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Exams

There is no midterm exam. Information about the final exam (which counts for 30% of the final grade) is given below.

  • The exam is open-book.
  • We will use Examplify for the final exam this time.
  • Examplify is set to block internet access during the exam.
  • However, you are allowed to refer to the PDF version of the textbook and your own notes on your laptop.
  • Permitted materials:
    PDF of the course textbook, lecture slides (allowed format: PPT/PDF), self-created notes (please convert everything to PDF).
    A printed copy of the course textbook, hand-written notes.
    No other device other than the laptop you are using to take the exam is allowed; however, NUS-approved calculators are allowed.

Exam structure

The exam duration is 90 minutes.

The final exam has two types of questions:

  1. MCQ questions - includes True/False like concept questions and some multiple choice/response questions
  2. Short-answer questions

  • All questions will be displayed at once as Examplify doesn't allow creating sections
  • Based on the question you are answering, you need to manage your time appropriately
  • Weightage of the questions will be displayed to help you with time management

Exam briefing, mock exam, practice exam paper

  • There will be an exam briefing in the penultimate lecture that covers Examplify usage.
  • You will be given a practice exam paper (smaller than the full paper) to help you practice timing. That practice paper will be released at least one week before the exam.

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