Midterm Evaluations Flashcards

At TMU, what is the typical grading weight assigned to midterm evaluations in a standard undergraduate course?

Answer: 20–35%

Midterm evaluations at TMU commonly account for 20–35% of the final grade, though this varies by course syllabus.

A TMU student misses a midterm due to a documented medical emergency. What is the standard first step?

Answer: Contact the professor and submit a formal accommodation request with supporting documentation

Students must notify their professor and submit supporting documentation to request a deferred or makeup evaluation.

Which TMU office is primarily responsible for coordinating academic accommodations for students with disabilities during midterms?

Answer: Academic Accommodation Support (AAS)

Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) arranges exam accommodations such as extended time for eligible students.

Under TMU's Academic Integrity Policy, which action during a midterm constitutes a violation?

Answer: Accessing course notes on a phone not declared as permitted

Using unauthorized electronic devices or resources during an exam violates TMU's Academic Integrity Policy.

If a TMU student believes a midterm was graded unfairly, what is the correct procedural first step?

Answer: Request a grade reassessment from the course instructor

The first step is to request a reassessment directly from the instructor before escalating to department or faculty appeals.

How does TMU's grading scale categorize a midterm score of 73%?

Answer: B (Good)

On TMU's standard grading scale, 70–76% corresponds to a B (Good) letter grade.

Which statement best describes a 'deferred midterm' at TMU?

Answer: A rescheduled evaluation approved after a student demonstrates valid grounds for missing the original

A deferred midterm is a rescheduled exam granted when a student misses the original due to approved circumstances like illness or emergency.