Re: test exceptions

[Herb Coleman]

Jessey Bernstein wrote:

Hi everyone!

...I just received a

question from a student that leaves me not sure what to do:

"I have a concern regarding the upcoming exam in psychology. On that very same day, I am taking two other exams, ... Is it possible to move the PSY101 exam for me, preferably later than the scheduled date?"

lots of work to do. What do people think about allowing him to take the
midterm on the very next day (i.e., Friday), which gives him a night to
recuperate?

Thanks for any input,
Jessey

Obviously, your institution's and departmental policies need to be followed. Aside from that, for all my exams I let students who, for whatever reason, are not there on the day of the exam take the make up in our testing center. Student's taking the in class test are given a "throw away" 5 point bonus question (usually syllabus items). The test is available for one week after the scheduled test. On rare cases (prolonged illness or injury to the student or family member) I extend the test for a day or two. I believe I've done this twice in the past 12 years.

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Herb Coleman
IT Manager, Rio Grande Campus
Adjunct Psychology Professor
Austin Community College
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