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We suggest a novel method in this study for identifying possible exam-cheating incidents using Machine Learning (ML) approaches. The 7WiseUp behavior dataset compiles data from surveys, sensor data, and institutional records to improve student well-being and academic performance. It offers information on academic achievement, student attendance, and behavior in general. In order to build models for predicting academic accomplishment, identifying at-risk students, and detecting problematic behavior, the dataset is designed for use in research on student behavior and performance. Our model approach surpassed all prior three-reference efforts with an accuracy of 90% and used a long short-term memory (LSTM) technique with a dropout layer, dense layers, and an optimizer called Adam. Implementing a more intricate and optimized architecture and hyperparameters is credited with increased accuracy. 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