Q What is on the exam?
A All areas prior to the exam are examined in a practical format using specimens.
Q What is the arrangement in the room?
A Items will be set out around the laboratory. Most items will have more than one question.
Q How do we move around the room?
A You may approach the stations in any order. Students move freely between stations.
No timer is set -- this is not a musical chairs format.
Q Can we return to an item?
A Yes, you may return to items, but beware about changing answers.
First impressions are often correct, and over-thinking can lead to mistakes.
Q How much time do we have?
A You should not need more than 50 minutes. Everyone must finish within 90 minutes.
Q How are points distributed on this 100-point test?
A Questions are valued as 1, 2 or 3 points.
There will be more questions than you need to answer for 100 points.
Q How do we write the answers?
A You will have an answer form, and all answers must be concise and confined to the lines provided.
Most answers are 1 or 2 words. If a phrase is required, then the line will allow for more words.
The point
is for you to demonstrate understanding and
ability to apply information to new
situations.
I hope you
also find time to admire the specimens
and to realize how much you know about them.
