Questions tagged [exams]
Questions about test-based evaluation of student progress and achievement.
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Can someone with a PhD in the field take the GRE/SAT/AP tests in the same field and pass, without preparation? [closed]
I'm curious if someone with a PhD in (say) math can take AP math, SAT Math 2, or GRE math subject test and pass, without preparation. I define "pass" as scoring enough for an "A" ...
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Under what circumstances is it appropriate to have video cameras as part of exam proctoring?
When professors proctor exams, part of our job is to answer student questions and clarify the exam, and part of our job is to prevent/catch cheating. At my university in the USA, there is also a "...
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How do I remain more focused in studies? [duplicate]
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I am a JEE aspirant , and I have loads of work to do.. But now I have been observing a common trend everyday. I just dont study anymore.
I try revising stuff, but get ...
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Is/was there a final university examination where the student was required to write down everything they knew about the subject (e.g. History)?
In about 1990, I heard that in Japan, after completing a History bachelor's degree course of several years duration, the student was required to write down everything they knew about History. It would ...
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how to rate answers in tests with multiple options?
Say I have a question with answers
A (correct)
B (correct)
C (wrong)
D (wrong)
And the student answers: A,B,C.
Lets say, I add +1 point for every correct answer.
How much should I subtract for the ...
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How do I reduce my sleeping time, so that I can work for longer hours? [closed]
I am preparing for two tough entrance exams (the JEE Main and JEE Advanced). Nine months remain before the exams and I have a lot of work to be done daily, such as revising my notes notes, practising ...
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Will students without a Gradescope submission be able to see the test after grades are posted for the others?
I have a class test graded, and want to publish/post the grades.
However, some students are expected to makeup the test, and I don't want them to see the test yet. Will a student with
This student ...
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Is Proctorio safe for me to use?
I am taking an online course and it has 2 summative assessment exams and a final exam. However, since it is an online course, it says I am required to use Proctorio to ensure no cheating occurs, which ...
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I was caught cheating in a University exam. No action was taken but my professor is very angry with me. My main concern is how to face my classmates [closed]
I was caught cheating in a University exam. However, no action was taken because I am a good student. Moreover, my professor is very angry with me.
My main concern now is how to face my classmates and ...
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Why require permanent pens and disallow correction tools in exams?
A common rule in exams is to require them being written with permanent (non-erasable) pens, which includes usually ballpoint pens and fountain pens filled with special ink. The rule forbids using ...
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One bad exam that might influence my chances later on [closed]
I'm currently a master's student in a 2-year European program in Theoretical Physics at a top 20 university worldwide. I got back my first grades set. I am very encouraged by my results, but at the ...
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Effect of cold temperatures on exam performance
Recently, at a university I know, students sat one of their exams in a room that was (apparently) about 40 Fahrenheit (4.4°C) because the heaters had broken. They also had to take their coats off due ...
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I received one bad (but still succesfull) grade. It is the first and (I hope) it will be the only one. How should I handle this my possible ac career? [closed]
This question is somehow related to Retaking an exam to improve a low, but passing grade. Why do universities not allow this?
I have received the first bad (but still successful) grade in my studies. ...
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Retaking an exam to improve a low, but passing grade. Why do universities not allow this? [duplicate]
Life is tough, deadlines are strict, and failures are costly. But reality usually is not black and white. One can try again and one can improve oneself in real life.
It is different with university ...
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Is it ethical for a professor to reuse exam questions annually without changes?
I'm facing a situation at my university that raises some ethical concerns and I'd like to get your perspective on it. One of our professors has a consistent practice of reusing the same exam questions ...
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