Tips for the Midterm

When all your assignments for lessons 1–4 have been submitted and graded, you may take the midterm exam, which will count toward 30 percent of your course grade. Read the information about taking exams in the Student Handbook as well as the information and instructions in this exam tips lesson.

When you are ready to apply for your exam, click on the “Exam Application” link under Lesson 5 on the course syllabus.

Midterm Format

The midterm exam follows this format:

Listening: 10 points
Grammar and Vocabulary: 55 points
Reading: 10 points
Culture: 10 points
Writing: 15 points

You will have 2 hours to take the midterm. You will not be permitted to use your textbook, study notes, or any other supplementary materials when taking the examination.You may, however, need to use headphones. The computer you take the exam on may require headphones for listening to the audio files. Alternatively, your exam supervisor may require that you use headphones so that you will not disturb others while listening to the audio. It is your responsibility to find out from your exam supervisor whether headphones will be required, and to then bring them if needed.

Note: The average of your exam grades must be a D– or better for you to pass the course. Even if your lesson grades are excellent, you will not pass the course unless you fulfill this requirement.