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Quizzes
A. General Information
  • We do not go over the answers to the quizzes with the students. The students need to read the task sheet to prepare for the pre-quiz (1101L, 2227L). We hope they learn the answer during the lab before they take the post-quiz (1101L, 2227L).
  • Quiz banks are found in the Quiz Bank & Point Values spreadsheets of our Google Drive folder for each lab course.
  • Hand out quiz bundles during lab 2.
  • The students will use the same quiz bundle for the duration of the semester.
  • Quiz bundles never leave the lab with the students.
  • Hand them out before the students take the quiz each week. Collect them after the students take the quizzes.
  • All sheets need to be in the bundle. At the end of the semester, both bundles must be deposited in LS 202 Shred-it receptacle.
B. Rules for taking the quiz:
  • Random assigned seating is required during the quiz. The instructor has the right to move students to new seats if necessary.
  • No materials of any kind on the table, except for a writing utensil and the quiz sheet bundle.
  • Only a writing utensil, this quiz sheet bundle, and the knowledge the student has can be used to take the quiz.
  • Electronic devices (excluding the ISU lab computers and equipment) are NOT allowed in the lab.
  • If a student has an electronic device on or near them OR anywhere near their seat, the student will receive a zero on the quiz.
  • If the lab instructor observes a student looking at another student’s quiz, BOTH students will receive a zero.
  • Students must sit arm's length from each other during the quiz if space allows.
  • No student can touch another student.
  • No talking during the quiz.
  • The quiz sheet bundle must be folded lengthwise as the student takes the quiz and when they turn it in.
  • The entire quiz sheet bundle must be turned in after each quiz.
  • A student cannot make up a missed quiz UNLESS they have an absence excused in advance by the lab instructor for an ISU-sponsored event ONLY.
C. Pre-quizzes (1101L/2227L only):
  • The quiz is given during the first 10 minutes of the lab. 
  • If a student is late, they cannot take the pre-quiz.
  • The quiz sheet will be provided by the instructor.
  • Pre-quiz - ten (10) multiple choice questions (each worth 1 pt).
D. Post-quizzes (1101L/2227L only):
  • The quiz is given after everyone has turned in their task sheet, submitted interpretation documents, and cleaned up their workstation.
  • Post-quiz - ten (10) short answer questions to be answered in complete sentences (each worth 1 pt)
  • The quiz sheet will be provided by the instructor 
  • If a student does not stay for the entire lab period and does not hand in a completed task sheet, they cannot take the post-quiz