Tag Archive 'making exams'

Feb 18 2010

Sometimes making exams feels like Goldilocks

Published by under Teaching

I consider a good length for an exam something that I can complete in 15 minutes, including making a rubric as as I go along. Sometimes, this model works well. Sometimes, this model fails massively. Sometimes it kind of works. I’m a little surprised, though, that there is a big difference between my two physics [...]

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Oct 21 2009

Midterm time

Published by under Physics Life

My week has consisted of getting my students ready for their midterm. While my boss is fine with me delaying exams, I want to get them used to my exams as well as get them motivated to learn the material. I find it odd being on the other side of the table. Making problems up [...]

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