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Exam Preparation and Guidelines

  • Exam Preparation

    • Know your TA section by letter (A, B, C, etc.).
    • Important for easy distribution of exams and grading.
    • Check your UW calendar or Canvas for details.
    • You can also write down your TA’s name or ask during TA sections if unsure.
    • Seating arrangements:
    • If you usually sit in the balcony, sit downstairs for the exam.
    • TAs will be present to assist with any questions during the exam.

  • Exam Conduct

    • Raise your hand for assistance during the exam; a TA will come to you.
    • If you need to clarify something for the entire class, announcements will be made.
    • For DRS accommodations, arrangements are in place to contact the instructor during the exam.
    • Plenty of scrap paper will be available; you won’t need blue books.
    • Bring writing utensils and a calculator (only for division tasks).
    • No extra calculators will be provided.

  • Study Materials

    • Practice exam available on Canvas, with another one coming soon.
    • Old exams are mostly irrelevant due to curriculum changes; focus on new material.
    • Only one irrelevant question on the practice midterm that you won’t be expected to answer.
    • The focus has shifted to this year's material, especially in the first half of the course.

  • Exam Submission Protocol

    • Turn exams in at the front, placing them in the correct pile labeled by TA names.
    • Exit quietly to avoid disturbing others still taking the exam.
    • Arrive early to ensure the exam begins on time.
    • You may use the restroom without permission but maintain integrity during the exam.

  • Exam Format

    • Short answer format with about four main questions, each with multiple parts.
    • Graders will assign partial credit based on a rubric, and earlier answers may carry into later parts.
    • Best way to understand the format is through the practice exams.

  • Time Management

    • 80 minutes allocated for the exam, from 08:30 to 09:50, unless accommodations are made through DRS.
    • Aim to start exactly at 08:30 to maximize your time.

  • Grading System

    • Individual exams are not curved, but the overall class average will be.
    • Expectations are set for individual performance versus class performance.
    • Average grades and statistics of exam distribution will be shared after grading.

  • Additional Resources

    • There will be a problem set assigned next week; working on it can serve as exam preparation.

  • Final Remarks on Visuals in Essays

    • You may include graphs relevant to the course material in your essays:

    • Feasible sets, indifference curves, opportunity cost tables, game theory matrices, and production functions are all valid types.

    • Hand-drawn graphs are acceptable as long as they are legible.

    • Always check for additional questions about the exam or assignments for clarification.