Question: What is the format of the Exams?  How can I study for Exams 1, 2 and 3?

Answer:  Exams will include 40 multiple-choice questions.  Scantron sheets will be provided for students to take the exam.  Questions will come from both the reading, the online lectures, and perhaps two from the discussion list. The exams are non-cumulative. Exam 1 is on Chapters 1-7, Exam 2 Chapters 8-13, and Exam 3 Chapters 14-19.

In the past we have posted previous exams, but since this is only the second quarter we've used the current book, there aren't any previous exams that are similar except for the Spring, 2009, quarter, including exam 1.1 and 1.2 posted here. Please study the book and online lectures, and read the discussion list.

Three exams are scheduled. The highest two exam scores will count in your grade calculation.

The following exam schedule is being offered this quarter to give you flexibility and because we have to get Kane 130, which is difficult. We're trying it to see how it works, and will ask you for input after the quarter is over. Regular exams are given on Sundays. This is necessary in order to have them in Kane Hall, which is not available to us otherwise.

Exam1 will be offered on the date scheduled on the syllabus, and it covers only material from Chapter 1-7. There will be 50 minutes for taking Exam1. Students must show up at the scheduled beginning time to take any of the exams.

On the scheduled date for Exam2, but Exam2 and a makeup Exam1 will be offered. Questions 1-40 will cover Exam2 material (ch 8-13), and then an optional Exam1 for questions 41-80 (ch 1-7). You can take either or both exams during the time allotted. There will be 90 minutes for taking any or all of these exams. Students must show up at the scheduled beginning time to take any of the exams.

On the scheduled date for Exam3, Exam 3, and makeups for Exam2 and Exam1 will be offered. Questions 1-40 will cover Exam3 material (ch 14-19), questions 41-80 will cover Exam2 material (ch 8-13), and questions 81-120 will cover Exam1 material (ch 1-7). You can take any or all three exams during the scheduled time period. There will be 90 minutes for taking any or all of these exams. Students must show up at the scheduled beginning time to take any of the exams.

Thus, there will be 3 opportunities to take Exam 1 and receive the highest of three scores, two opportunities to take Exam 2 and receive the highest of two scores, and one opportunity to take optional Exam 3. Only two exam scores are required, but of course they must be from two different exams (1 and 2, 2 and 3 or 1 and 3).

Each student has the option of taking one additional makeup exam. This exam can be from any or all sequences of material. These exams will normally be given after Exam 3, but we will try and work with the student to meet student needs. We cannot guarantee giving this exam unless the student is flexible.