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I'd tell the prof about classmates cheating. If there's an honor code to abide by, then there's an honor code to abide by, and there's no excuse for their behavior. Also, I've heard of several honor codes that also state if a student knows about someone else breaking the honor code, they must report it.
I don't think I'd go in there saying "These people cheated and it's not fair to my grade." You'll look like you're using an excuse for your performance. I'd simply tell him what you saw and what you were told. Let him interpret it or ask questions.
I would definitely be prepared to prove to the prof that you know the material. That's what they're testing anyway, and we all get hit with test anxiety at some point or another. If you know the material, you know the material. If he asks you some questions about the material be ready to discuss it. If he does that and you do well, then he might be willing to adjust your grade or give you another shot.
And if he gives a pop test in response to the cheating, match your reaction to everyone else in the class. If you look like you were expecting it, it makes you look suspicious to the classmates. Don't get me wrong, in my head I would be thinking "Should've followed the code, you little weazels!!", but I would put on the face along with everyone else. Just don't overreact.
And that's my rambling for the day!
PsychTau
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