Hey everyone, I’m an Archi student spiraling right now and really need some advice.
Today we had an open-notes diagnostic exam. I forgot my calculator, but I had a loose sheet of paper in my notes from last school year with the exact same problem solved, so I copied it. For the next problem, I tried asking around to borrow a calculator.
Out of nowhere, the prof called me out in front of everyone and forced me to sit at the front desk. Before the timer was even up, she took my paper and demanded: "How did you solve this without a calculator?"
I told her it was in my notes, but when I checked my notebook to show her, the loose paper was gone. It must have fallen out when I moved seats. Because I couldn't show it to her right then, she accused me of cheating/using AI and got upset about it
I was holding back tears, but I came back after lunch and actually found the crumpled paper on the floor and I feel like someone was using it.
Now I’m terrified she’s going to target or fail me this semester. I'm overthinking, thinking about dropping/switching blocks, or going to guidance because I don’t feel mentally okay from this😭
My questions:
Should I email/approach her to show her the paper I found, or will that make it worse?
Should I go to the counseling office?
Any advice on how to handle a prof who already assumes the worst of you?