I just finished taking my first exam for my Economics class. I took it entirely by accident and wasn't at all prepared! I was checking my blackboard class site to see if the test needed to be taken at the testing center or at home when I accidentally clicked on the "begin assessment" button. The exam window popped up and there was no turning back. I had one hour and if I closed the window I wouldn't be able to take the exam again. I would be lying if I didn't say that a little part of me freaked out just a bit.
And, of course, when I'm about half way through, the kids start arguing with each other in the other room. It got to the point where I knew I had to intervene. So, my kiddos spent the remainder of my test in time out.
The test was mostly true or false questions with a few essay questions at the end. I ended up with a grade of 88% on the portion that has been graded. Not bad for not even having read the last chapter. The test was closed book, which I honored. Sometimes it can be very tempting to just open that textbook when these tests are at home. Especially when you didn't mean to take the test. I guess I'll have to be more careful about my clicking from here on out.
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