Midterm Evaluations Flashcards
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A TMU instructor wants to allow open-book conditions for a midterm. Which resource would students most need to consult regarding this permission?
Answer: The course syllabus or the instructor's written announcement
Open-book status is determined course-by-course and communicated via the syllabus or instructor announcements.
Which of the following is a key difference between a midterm and a final exam at TMU?
Answer: Midterms are typically held mid-semester and cover partial course content, while finals occur at semester end and are often cumulative
Midterms occur partway through the semester covering material to that point, whereas final exams are typically cumulative and scheduled during the official exam period.
Under what condition may a TMU professor change the weight of a midterm evaluation after the course has begun?
Answer: Only if all enrolled students are notified and consent, and Senate policies are followed
Significant changes to evaluation weights after a course starts require student notification and must comply with TMU Senate policies to be valid.
A TMU student with an accommodation for extra time on exams must do what to ensure the accommodation applies to a midterm?
Answer: Ensure their accommodation letter from AAS is submitted to the instructor well before the midterm date
Students must provide their AAS accommodation letter to the instructor in advance; last-minute requests on exam day may not be fulfilled.
What type of question format requires TMU students to demonstrate synthesis and critical thinking most directly on a midterm?
Answer: Short-answer or essay questions
Short-answer and essay questions require students to organize, analyze, and articulate ideas, which reflects higher-order thinking skills.
Which TMU academic policy governs the minimum notice a professor must give students before a midterm?
Answer: The Senate Policy on Course Management
TMU's Senate Policy on Course Management sets minimum standards for how instructors must communicate evaluation details and timing to students.
How should a TMU student cite sources within a midterm essay answer to avoid academic integrity issues?
Answer: Follow the citation format required by the course (e.g., APA, MLA) as specified in the syllabus
Students should use the citation format required by their specific course to properly attribute ideas and avoid plagiarism.