The semester exam
You cannot ignore it. The semester exam is looming and eventually you will get some study material to help you prepare. The question is always difficult for me, “What have I taught in the semester that is worthy of being on the semester exam?” The longer I have taught, the more this question plagues me. Unfortunately, the objectives that I seek to reach through a unit, project, or set of notes; are not always what you- the student- absorb. Now I go to the source. So the question is this:
If you were creating the semester exam, what do you think should be the major parts covered on the test. Remember, your dreams of “nothing” or “these three items…” are not realistic and do not count as a valid answer. Think back, look at your notebook, reflect on what you think you have learned- List or put in outline form the major components that you feel are exam-worthy. You may just help create the material for the exam!
