TMU Midterm Evaluations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At TMU, what is the typical grading weight assigned to midterm evaluations in a standard undergraduate course?
- 10–15%
- 20–35% (Correct answer)
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
Correct answer: 20–35%
Midterm evaluations at TMU commonly account for 20–35% of the final grade, though this varies by course syllabus.
Question 2: A TMU student misses a midterm due to a documented medical emergency. What is the standard first step?
- Automatically receive a grade of zero
- Contact the professor and submit a formal accommodation request with supporting documentation (Correct answer)
- Re-enroll in the course the next semester
- Appeal directly to the Dean
Correct 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.
Question 3: Which TMU office is primarily responsible for coordinating academic accommodations for students with disabilities during midterms?
- The Registrar's Office
- Student Wellness Centre
- Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) (Correct answer)
- Student Learning Support
Correct answer: Academic Accommodation Support (AAS)
Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) arranges exam accommodations such as extended time for eligible students.
Question 4: Under TMU's Academic Integrity Policy, which action during a midterm constitutes a violation?
- Using an approved calculator
- Reviewing your own handwritten formula sheet permitted by the instructor
- Accessing course notes on a phone not declared as permitted (Correct answer)
- Writing your student ID on the answer booklet
Correct 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.
Question 5: If a TMU student believes a midterm was graded unfairly, what is the correct procedural first step?
- File a formal grievance with the Senate
- Request a grade reassessment from the course instructor (Correct answer)
- Contact the Ontario Ombudsman
- Post the concern on social media to raise awareness
Correct 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.
Question 6: How does TMU's grading scale categorize a midterm score of 73%?
- A (Excellent)
- B+ (Very Good)
- C+ (Satisfactory)
- B (Good) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: B (Good)
On TMU's standard grading scale, 70–76% corresponds to a B (Good) letter grade.
Question 7: Which statement best describes a 'deferred midterm' at TMU?
- A midterm taken before the scheduled date for early-departing students
- A rescheduled evaluation approved after a student demonstrates valid grounds for missing the original (Correct answer)
- A second attempt allowed after a failing grade
- An optional bonus assessment offered at the end of term
Correct 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.
TMU Midterm Evaluations 2
At TMU, what is the typical grading weight assigned to midterm evaluations in a standard undergraduate course?