Exam Guidelines

PSYC344

Dr Usman Afzali

University of Canterbury

2/8/23

Final Exam

  • Date and time: 13 Feb 2023 at 10:00am
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Style: Open book. You may use any written, printed, or electronic materials. However, you must not collaborate or communicate with anyone else regarding the contents of the exam.
  • Calculator: Not needed/not permitted
  • Invigilation: Via Zoom
  • Medium: Learn quiz activity

Guidelines

Please read the online invigilation guidelines on LEARN in the “Aromatawai | Assessment” section under the final exam heading

  • Make sure you are familiar with your computer set-up and its necessary software (Zoom, internet). You need to have a working webcam and mic

  • Arrange for a well-lit quiet space to complete your exam. No one can be in the room with you. Ensure that your internet will be working during the exam.

Guidelines

  • You must log into your designated Zoom 20-30 mins prior to your exam so your invigilator can check your photo ID. Use the bathroom beforehand!

Studying for an Open-book Exam (from Dr Jen Wong)

  • There will be 40 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions on the exam. Within a 2-hour timeframe, you will not have enough time to search and consult your lecture notes for each question.

  • It can help to organise your lecture notes, so you know where to find information if you do need to refer to it

Studying for an Open-book Exam (from Dr Jen Wong)

  • You still need to study for an open-book exam! Most questions will assess your understanding, not memorization of PSYC344 concepts

  • Create your own notes

Studying for an Open-book Exam (from Dr Jen Wong)

Resources:

Studying for an Open-book Exam (from Dr Jen Wong)

Online guides:

Studying for an Open-book Exam (from Dr Jen Wong)

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