The following guidelines will be strictly adhered to for the semester.
Proper erasure of incorrect choices are the responsibility of the student and should be
done prior to turning the answer sheet in.
A current/valid GMU I.D. is required for each exam. A
driver's license issued by your state of residence will not satisfy this
requirement nor will it substitute for the GMU issued I.D. The GMU
I.D. should clearly show your face and pertinent information; otherwise it
will not be accepted.
Multiple-choice based exams will not be re-graded in the event that the student fails to
properly erase an undesired answer, or if a student chooses to darken more than one
oval/box.
It is your responsibility to show up at the exam with the necessary tools (answer sheet,
pencil, calculator, etc.). Calculators will not be shared nor will others
be interrupted once the exam commences for you to seek out necessary materials. Programmable
calculators are strictly forbidden during the final exam...
The following items are to be deposited upon completion of the hourly exams: Scan-Tron answer
sheet only unless stated otherwise.
The following items are to be deposited upon completion of the final exam:
Scan-Tron answer sheet, the original exam void of marks, etc., and all
scratch-paper.
Any student who does not surrender the required items during the
collection period at the call for all exams will receive a grade of "zero" for
the exam.
Exam items are not to be turned in as I am exiting the lecture room
nor are final answers to be darkened in while congregating around the desk as
others are turning in answer sheets. Once the call for all answer sheets has
been made there is to be no more writing or making marks on exam answer
sheets. Students should not hold discussions of any type while waiting
to turn in answer keys. Those in violation will be referred to the HONOR
COMMITTEE.
Cheating (information sharing) during quizzes and exams can result in dismissal from the
university for a period of time as deemed appropriate by the honor committee.
It is advisable that you circle the answer on the original exam that corresponds to the
oval/box that is darkened on the answer sheet. Intentions to darken one of the answers is
not grounds for re-grading. Your grade will be solely determined based upon your
selection. Be sure you are filling in the correct answer on the answer sheet. A
technique that works for many students is to circle the answers of choice on the exam
sheet and transfer the answers to the Scan-Tron answer sheet after fully deciding on answers to
the attempted problems. This process will eliminate the problem of incomplete
erasures and lower exam scores.
There is one and only ONE correct answer to each multiple choice question.
Debates and discussions ad nauseum and ad infinitum will not be entertained.
A second answer will not be scored correctly to satisfy one individual, nor will a second
answer be considered correct because you pleaded your case/answer selection with another
faculty member in the department. Keep in mind that, not only at GMU, but in the real
world, your attitude determines your altitude.
Deadlines for the computer quizzes will not be extended. It is your responsibility
to pay attention to scheduled deadlines and adjust your schedules accordingly.
There will be no re-grading of quizzes, exams, lab reports or bonus problems.
Exam dates were included on the course syllabus on the first day of class. Poor time
management does not constitute a justifiable reason to reschedule an exam. If you have
papers due in other classes, budget your time wisely and do not expect to be excused due
to lack of sleep before the chemistry exam.
College level courses are designed for mature individuals. Do not have your
parent(s) calling to defend your poor time management with additional excuses for failure
to show up at an exam or for missing a quiz. Your grade in the course is determined
by YOUR performance, not that of your parent(s) or other relatives.
Budget your time wisely during the exam; do not spend excessive amounts of time on
problems that are more challenging. Answer those that you can and return to the
more difficult problems, time permitting, after maximizing your performance on the easier
problems.