When you have completed lessons 1 through 4 and received your assignment and quiz grades, you will be ready to take the midterm exam.

Read the information about taking exams in the Student Handbook as well as the information and instructions in the rest of this exam tips lesson. Then click on the midterm exam application link on the syllabus to fill out and submit your exam application.

The exam is taken in Canvas, from the Quizzes page. The access code to open the exam will be sent to the proctor you request in the application.

If you are interested in the online proctoring option, click here. (You can take the exam at home, while being proctored via a web cam.)

Exam Format

The midterm exam covers the first four lessons of the course. The exam questions will be similar to the questions on the quizzes. You may not use any study notes, lessons content, personal electronic devices (cell phone etc.), or any other supplementary materials while taking the exam. You will have two hours in which to complete the exam.

The midterm exam is worth 100 points and counts as 30 percent of your course grade.
Note: For you to pass the course, the average of your two exam grades must be at least a D− (60 percent). Even if your assignment and quiz grades are excellent, you will not pass the course unless you fulfill this requirement.

How to Study

The best way to prepare for the midterm is to study the material in the lessons and your graded assignments. Review your instructor’s corrections and comments on your work.

Review each lesson, being especially sure that you understand and remember all the defined terms. Also review the lessons and practice problems and make sure you understand each one.
Review each assignment, and be sure you still remember how to solve each problem type. Think about any errors you made, either in failing to follow the proper procedure or in making basic math errors.
Review the quizzes for each lesson. The questions on the exam will be similar to those you have seen on the lesson quizzes. See if there is any pattern to what you missed. Think about how to avoid similar mistakes on the exam.

If you have any questions about the exam or the course material, be sure to contact your instructor before it’s time to take the exam. Do your best and good luck!