Dear Tipsters,
I know that there are some problems withcumulative final exams
(e.g., large amount to remember, stress, studying for the exam. does
not mean you remember aftrerwards), but I believe in them for the
following reasons:
1. It permits an assessment of the degree to which people integrate
material. This is the most important goal for me.
2. It permits students to overcome earlier mistakes - if you know it
in the end that is what matters. I raise the in-class mid-term grade
a bit if the final exam. grade is better.
3. The stress is realistic - life outside academe may call for
performance under stressful conditions.
Sincerely,
Stuart
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Stuart J. McKelvie, Ph.D., Phone: (819)822-9600
Department of Psychology, Extension 2402
Bishop's University, Fax: (819)822-9661
3 Route 108 East,
Lennoxville, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quebec J1M 1Z7,
Canada.
Bishop's University Psychology Department Web Page:
http://www.ubishops.ca/ccc/div/soc/psy
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