On some tests, I encourage the students to work together. Other tests, I
ask them to work by themselves, using the textbook as an aid if necessary.
As long as the students understand the rules, they seem to do fine.
I use open-ended questions on some of these tests. I will ask students to
make-up test questions on a certain topic or explain how a certain problem
is worked "in words." Since these types of questions take a greater amount
of the student's time, they like the idea of having a take home test.
Good luck with your class!
Nancy
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Nancy J. Sattler
Terra Community College
Fremont, OH 43420
nsattler@terra.cc.oh.us