This
exam will consist of 50 questions and is worth 200 points total. The exam
covers all 5 units in this class. The exam itself can be found in the same
folder you found the unit tests (administered online through blackboard using
the Respondus LockDown Browser). There will be a
1½ hour time limit. As an aid,
you may use five (8½" x 11") sheets of hand written
notes (both sides). Concentrate on the central ideas.
I suggest you look over all your unit tests as a great way to
review for the exam. To review your tests on blackboard, you
need to use the LockDown browser. Go to My Grades,
then click on the test number (ex, Test 3 - Requires LockDown Browser) ... and
then click on the score that appears on the right.
The final exam is proctored by your instructor and requires an ID check!
This means prior to taking the exam, your instructor will check your identity as
well as making sure you are taking the exam alone with your notes.
You will take the exam ONLINE just like you took all the unit tests. The only difference is I will checking your ID and notes prior to taking the exam plus you will be taking the exam in a "virtual classroom" with up to 3 or 4 additional students.
You will need:
Basically you place your fully charged (or plugged in) phone off to the side with you and your computer in view as you take the exam. This has worked very well with students in the past but technical issues can happen, so please be patient. I suggest you arrange a quick "mock" video conference with your instructor or friend (in advance) just to make sure you are comfortable with the technology. It is actually very simple. Many have already done this when I evaluated your Stellarium assignment.
Option 1: Early I'm most flexible with early birds. If you wish to take the exam early, simply contact your instructor and schedule a time that works best for both parties. The exam will be taken individually via the online procedure. Your smart phone can have Skype or Google Hangouts installed.
Option 2: During the exam period Thursday December 13 - Sunday December 16
If you wait until the last week of class (most students), you must take the exam in a group online setting using Google Hangouts. You can reserve a spot by notifying me anytime because I try to limit the number of students in each session to 4 or 5 (first come, first served ... then I close it). Please pick the time/option that works best for you but whichever session you choose, you must notify me at least 24 hours in advance so I can make the necessary arrangements. I need to set up a group meeting and email you an invite just prior to the scheduled time.
December 13 @ 2 pm
December 14 @ 10 am
December 15 @ 10 am
December 15 @ 7 pm
December 16 @ 10 am
December 16 @ 7 pm Full
Here is how this works. Once I know which session you are in, I can invite you to a group hangout about 20 minutes prior to the exam. Hangouts were once automatically loaded on Android smart phones but you may have to install it (from the Play Store) on newer phones. Hangouts definitely needs to be downloaded on Apple products. Open your student email (on your phone) and wait until you see the invite come in. Click the link in the email and the phone will do the rest. After I check you in, you move the (fully charged) phone off to the side and you can start the exam.
Option 3: Special Arrangements
Call your instructor if none of the times/options work for you. I am very flexible, but I do require advanced notification (>24 hour) to arrange an agreeable solution.