Re: Take Home Exams

Sharon Smith (ssmith@ADMIN1.AUGUSTA.TEC.GA.US)
Mon, 30 Sep 1996 12:31:06 -0400

I give one take-home test during the quarter. It is usually more difficult
than a regular in-class test. I encourage them to work together. The day
the test is due I pull two problems straight from the test for an in-class
portion that counts a large percentage of the score. I also grade the
take-home test with a fine-toothed comb.

At 07:07 AM 9/26/96 -1000, you wrote:
>Aloha Mathfolks!
>
> Does anyone have experience with the use of take home exams?
>
>Do you think they are effective?
>
>What about cheating?
>
>I would be interested in your thoughts, wisdom and anecdotes.
>
>Many Thanks,
>
>Robert Garry
>
>
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Sharon Smith
Augusta TechnicalInstitute
Math Instructor
Isa 43:1-3
email ssmith@augusta.tec.ga.us
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