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.