In my intro class, if students take the exam in class, they get a multiple choice test and a chance to make-up some the points missed on the exam. If they miss the test for whatever reason, they are given an essay test instead and are not given the option for the make-up points. The difficulty level between the two tests is similar (students can pick from several essay questions), but the idea of doing an essay test is considered just unpleasant enough that students make sure that they are there in class on test day.
In my upper level classes, if a student misses, they have until I hand back the test to take the make-up. I don't change it - they get the same test as those in class (short answer and essay). Quite frankly, I really haven't seen a massive improvement in the grades of the students when they take it in class or later on - many seem to do worse. In fact, I just had a student who took the test 5 days after the test was given and she made one of the lowest scores in the class. So, it appears that extra days to these students doesn't really make much of a difference.
Jessey Bernstein wrote:Hi everyone!...I just received aquestion 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
Deb
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