Session 18: Midterm 01

Topics

❖ Midterm 01

General comments (Fall 2011)

The test leans on information over analysis in the sense that Part A is fairly long. This gives very little time for an essay question, probably only about 10 minutes. Thus the question will be short in terms of what is needed in writing for the answer. That means either a narrow window of history to recount or an analytic problem to solve. No extended argument or narrative will be asked of you.

Required for today's session (Spring 2013)

✓ Memorize your SID.
✓ On-time arrival. Once the timed powerpoint for Part A begins I will not back it up for late arrivals.
✓ While multiple choice font is fairly large, remember to bring glasses or whatever for reading the on-screen questions.
✓ There are no breaks during the exam, so make rest stops ahead of time.
✓ Pencil for answering multiple choice questions on Part A.
✓ Eraser or such if you use one; another writing instrument comfortable for you for writing essays.

You do NOT need a timepiece (I will project time), or paper (I provide answer sheets).

Multimedia notes (Fall 2011)

◊ Part A is projected on the screen, as a powerpoint. Part B questions are usually projected on the screen as well. Time-remaining will be projected very soon after Part B begins.

Other

Past tests for this class are not necessarily a good indication of the test. I make new tests every time. Class content shifts, as does my focus, as does testing strategies.

Links to each session page

Sun, Sept 1, 2013: I am migrating this site to a new site. It takes time. During this transition, there are two ways to access a particular day's web page. You can start with the new EA109 Fall 2013 Course Guide page, our official top page. It will take you directly to the new pages and redirect to old pages when necessary. Or you can use the below chart. It will take you directly to the day's session page—the new one when it exists, the old one when it has yet to be migrated. Greenhighlight means the new page exists. Sorry for the dust and mess during construction!