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Final Exam Information
For those who want to know more about what is going to happen on the final exam, I have put together some common Q&A’s to satisfy your curiosity.
Before the final, is there any extra work I can do to improve my grade?
Sorry, but no.
Will there be more bonus quizzes between now and the final?
No promises. Assume there will be none. And, if there is one, think of it as a gift from the heaven.
When is our final?
The date & time can be found at this link. (Does not apply to summer courses)
Where do we take the final?
The same classroom where we have met throughout the semester. (Does not apply to online courses)
How many questions will be on the final?
(NOT applicable to classes in which scantron-based exams are given)
Usually (10) main problems, with up to two (2) bonus problems. Each problem carries ten (10) points.
Is the final comprehensive?
Yes. Its coverage is found at the usual link on this page.
After Exam #3, new topics are covered in the remaining classes until the finals week arrives. These new topics are tested heavily on the final, accounting for about 70–80% of the final. The rest, including the bonus questions, come from other topics covered this semester.
Will definitions and theorems be on the final?
Yes.
What type of a calculator am I allowed to use on the final?
You may use TI-8x series graphing calculators.
MAT 017 can use any scientific calculators.
MAT 171 will use only non-graphing calculators.
What score do I need on the final?
The full-color grade report you receive(d) after Exam #3 has the exact score you need on the final in order to secure a particular grade.
How should we prepare for the final?
A short answer is that everybody has his/her own way of preparing for the final.
A medium answer consists of some suggestions from Yours Truly. For example:
| • | Relying on your notes (not the book), make a list of every topic covered. This list is important because it helps you organize your thoughts on what topics were covered in this course. |
| • | Relying on your notes (not the book), make a list of definitions and theorems. |
| • | Make a list of two exercises for each of the topics/definitions/theorems on the above lists. |
| • | Repeatedly practice these exercises until you are 100% (not 87%) familiar with every topic covered in this course. Randomizing the order of these hand-picked exercises is an excellent approach. |
| • | For the 20–30% portion of the final, the best preparation would be to go over the blank quizzes and exams with their keys. |
| • | You might want to refer to this link for some test-taking skills. |
When does Yours Truly have office hours during the finals week?
This link answers this question. (Does not apply to online or summer courses)
When & where can I find my grade?
Your grade will be available at this link after I electronically submit it to the University’s server. It usually happens several days after you take your final.
Can you email me my grade and score on the final?
I cannot email your grade or score because I am not allowed to. So, please DO NOT ask.
Your grade is available only at the official KU web site that you access with your PIN.
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Disclaimer • Updated December 1, 2008
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