Test 1 [ENDORSED]

[JOtomo1F]

Hi, does anyone know if we need to buy our own blue book or scantron for the test this upcoming week? Thanks!

[Jaci Glassick 2G]

The syllabus and testing schedule doesn’t say anything about needing a blue book or scantron but I would have one just in case. I’m going to shoot an email to my TA just to confirm though.

[Jaci Glassick 2G]

The syllabus and testing schedule doesn’t say anything about needing a blue book or scantron but I would have one just in case. I’m going to shoot an email to my TA just to confirm though.

[Justin Seok 2A]

I believe my TA told our discussion group that they would be providing like a printed exam and you would be writing directly onto that to answer, so probably no blue book/scantron needed.

[Chem_Mod]

Everything is written on the tests/exams handed out.

Students need a pen and simple scientific calculator.

Screenshot from the Syllabus (click to enlarge):

[ariaterango_1A]

I emailed my TA and received confirmation that we don't need to purchase as blue book and that everything will be provided in discussion.

[Sreyes_1C]

A bluebook is not mentioned in the syllabus for the first test

[Katherine Brenner 3H]

I do not think that we need a bluebook for the exam.

[Leslie Magana 4C]

Everything will be provided in discussion

[selatran1h]

No, we do not need a blue book for the test. All materials, including a periodic table and constants sheet with equations, will be provided.

[AveryAgosto]

It is a written exam so all questions will be answered in the test booklet you are provided in discussion.

[Tiffany_Chen 2K]

Just make sure to bring a non-graphing calculator!

[JOtomo1F]

Okay thanks everyone.

[Grecia Velasco 1G]

I took the test today and no, you only need your calculator and a pen. The periodic table will be provided and your test is printed. Good luck!

[Katherine Chhen 3I]

Will the equations also be provided for us on the test?

[VLi_2B]

Are there any specific equations we need to memorize for future tests? Or are equation sheets usually provided

[Sara Richmond 2K]

Hey, I just took the Test this morning at 8 am. You do not need to purchase anything for the exam. Your TA will provide you with printed periodic table and a printed version of the exam. There is not a lot of work space on the exam so be aware. Th exam MUST be completed IN PEN, so remember to bring one. When you finish the exam you will need to turn in your homework from this week. So do not forget that. The text is pretty easy and straight forward. Make sure you can comfortably convert from grams to moles and convert in SI units.

[Sara Richmond 2K]

Are there any specific equations we need to memorize for future tests? Or are equation sheets usually provided

The equations are provided on the cover sheet of the exam.

[Mandeep Garcha 2H]

No, for this test all you need to bring is a pen and a SCIENTIFIC calculator. They will provide the test, a periodic table, and list of constants.

[Jade Hinds 2B]

PSA: don't forget a calculator for the test!!

[Jamie Hwang 2F]

Are we really only allowed to use pen on the test? What happens if we make a mistake on the paper, can we get scratch paper or extra pieces of paper?

[Maya Beal Dis 1D]

Are we really only allowed to use pen on the test? What happens if we make a mistake on the paper, can we get scratch paper or extra pieces of paper?

There is plenty of room on the test to solve the problems. You are allotted at least half a sheet per problem which I found to be enough even with some mistakes scratched out.

[Ziyan Wang 3J]

Does anyone know what will be tested tomorrow? Any topics on quantum world?

[Emily Vainberg 1D]

No, the test is only on the Fundamental Topics that were in the unit 1 outline.

[VPatankar_2L]

Make sure you bring a scientific calculator. Graphing calculators aren't allowed.

[Ashley Kumar 3F]

I had this same question and no we do not have to, at least for the test this week.

[Anthony Hatashita 4H]

Do we have to memorize equations or are we given a list of equations?

[Pipiena Malafu 3J]

Do we have to memorize equations or are we given a list of equations?

Aforementioned, no we do not. Hopefully this helps!

[bellaha4F]

We don't need a blue book! Good luck!

[Cassandra_1K]

Are there any compounds we need to remember, or equations?

[CMaduno_1L]

No, all compounds will be given in terms of their formulas.

[sbottomley3a]

We don't need a blue book or a scantron, and a fact sheet with equations and things like Avogadro's number will be provided. Don't forget your scientific calculator! Good luck everyone!

[Tyler Angtuaco 1G]

Nope, the answers are to be written on the test packet.

[Debora Fernandez Clemente_ 4H]

Does anyone know when we will be getting the first test back?

[curry 1E]

Can someone explain what Angstroms are? I was confused on the test on this question.

[curry 1E]

Does anyone know when we will be getting the first test back?

I am assuming next week we will get our tests back!

[Sean Cheah 1E]

Can someone explain what Angstroms are? I was confused on the test on this question.

Angstroms are a unit of length equivalent to 10^(-10) m.

[pauline young 1L]

Does anyone know where and when our grades for this class will be updated?

[Amanda Ung 4D]

Does anyone know where and when our grades for this class will be updated?

I believe our TAs will be handing them back during the next discussion!

[Anvi Brahmbhatt 4A]

Can someone explain what Angstroms are? I was confused on the test on this question.

Angstroms are a unit of length equivalent to 10^(-10) m.

Yup! Bond lengths are typically measured in Angstroms.

[Amanda Ung 4D]

Can someone explain what Angstroms are? I was confused on the test on this question.

Angstrom conversions are given on the test. It's significant to know because bond lengths are typically measured in Angstroms.

[Anvi Brahmbhatt 4A]

Does anyone know where and when our grades for this class will be updated?

Not sure, but I know you can ask your TA and they will let you know your progress in this class!

[Rebecca Remple 1C]

Can someone explain what Angstroms are? I was confused on the test on this question.

That one confused me too! However, I realized that the conversions were on the front of the test on the resource page. 1 Angstrom is 10^-10 m. For that problem, you could use the conversions listed on the front of the test to convert from meters to Angstroms. I hope this helps!

[Elizabeth Johnson 1I]

Can someone explain what Angstroms are? I was confused on the test on this question.

That one confused me too! However, I realized that the conversions were on the front of the test on the resource page. 1 Angstrom is 10^-10 m. For that problem, you could use the conversions listed on the front of the test to convert from meters to Angstroms. I hope this helps!

omg i'm going to be so annoyed with myself if they had the angstrom conversion on the front page. I think I did the conversion correctly but I wasn't 100% sure during the test is it was 10x10^-10 m or not but I just went with it. I guess it's a lesson of learning to utilize all provided resources.

[ahuang]

Does anyone know when we will be receiving our tests back?

[Rebecca Remple 1C]

Does anyone know when we will be receiving our tests back?

I'm not 100% sure because every TA has a different schedule, but I heard they should all be graded by the end of next week! It seems like some TAs are planning to have them done by the next sections, so I feel like that's a good guess.

[Jasmine Kim 1L]

If we need to use the answer of one question for the next question and our answer for the first question is wrong, will we not get full credit for the second, even if our calculations on the second were correct?

[Abhi Vempati 2H]

Like @Rebecca Remple 1J said, we should probably getting them back by the next discussion or by the end of next week (according to the TAs). Worst case, we get them during discussion in Week 4.

[Merin Padayatty 3G]

We'll most likely get our tests back during our next discussion.

[Emma Joy Schaetz 1E]

Does anybody know how much the Tests are worth?

[Emil Velasco 1H]

My TA said the test would be graded the same day so the grades might be up on ccle?

[CarolCao4F]

Does anybody know how much the Tests are worth?

According to the syllabus, each test is worth 50 points

[Madeline Phan 1E]

According to the syllabus, Test 1 and Test 2 are both worth fifty points each. Although there were 7 questions on Test 1, I'm sure partial credit will be given for each question.

[Jasmine 2C]

omg i'm going to be so annoyed with myself if they had the angstrom conversion on the front page. I think I did the conversion correctly but I wasn't 100% sure during the test is it was 10x10^-10 m or not but I just went with it. I guess it's a lesson of learning to utilize all provided resources.

Sorry to break it to you...but they did have the conversions on the front page. I was surprised to see it too so I understand your pain.

[kevinolvera1j]

Test 1 and 2 are both 50 points each and both have 50 minute time limits.

[kendal mccarthy]

I'm pretty sure they provide us with resources to take the midterms and tests with but I will definitely ask my TA to be sure.

[MBouwman_4A]

All of the materials for the Tests (1 & 2) and Exams (Midterm & Final) are provided. There is also a conversions/formula sheet on the first page. Also remember to have a scientific calculator instead of a graphing since graphing calculators are not allowed.

[Emily Mendez 4C]

You don't need a blue book for this chemistry class.

[MTanikella_1K]

Test 1 is worth 50 points and I think that our tests will be graded by the end of the upcoming week.

[KatherineValdez_4B]

Do we get the actual test back with the correct answers or just a grade?

[Sreyes_1C]

If we need to use the answer of one question for the next question and our answer for the first question is wrong, will we not get full credit for the second, even if our calculations on the second were correct?

not entirely sure, but i believe you should still get some points for accurate process

[Jose Robles 1D]

Do we get the actual test back with the correct answers or just a grade?

While I'm not sure whether we get our midterms/final back, possibly Lavelle's attempt to preserve future test integrity, I believe once the TAs grade the smaller scale tests (tests 1/2) we get them back.

[Rosa Munoz 2E]

You might have to go to office hours to view your test.

[Jaklin Astvatsatryan]

If we need to use the answer of one question for the next question and our answer for the first question is wrong, will we not get full credit for the second, even if our calculations on the second were correct?

If I'm not mistaken, we can receive partial credit for problems if it is evident that we understand the concept but our calculations happen to be wrong.

[LeAirraBullingor2k]

I don't know if someone has asked this already but would we get partial credit for unfinished problems headed in the right direction?

[Alan Cornejo 1a]

I don't know if someone has asked this already but would we get partial credit for unfinished problems headed in the right direction?

I was also wondering this as, I was also curious as to how far off of an answer would grant us the maximum amount of points ie. our answer is 8.4 whereas the actual answer is 8.7. Would that count as a correct answer if the work was done right but there was some incorrect rounding here and there ?

[Donavin Collins 1F]

Does anyone know if sig figs were marked down if wrong?

[Sears 4A]

Can someone explain what Angstroms are? I was confused on the test on this question.

Angstroms are a unit of length equivalent to 10^(-10) m.

I was taken aback by this question on the test as I do not ever remember being told we had to memorize the quant. value of Angstroms. Did I miss that in class, and if not how are we supposed to know what units/terms we are supposed the memorize vs. what will be given to us?

[Sears 4A]

I don't know if someone has asked this already but would we get partial credit for unfinished problems headed in the right direction?

I believe so, yes. Dr. Lavelle mentioned in lecture to always try to solve as much of the problem as possible which leads me to believe partial credit will be given.

[Sean Tran 2K]

I don't think sig figs were looked at too carefully for this test.

Also, I believe questions heading in the direction are given partial credit, and the grader will read through your work.

[Sean Tran 2K]

Can someone explain what Angstroms are? I was confused on the test on this question.

Angstroms are a unit of length equivalent to 10^(-10) m.

I was taken aback by this question on the test as I do not ever remember being told we had to memorize the quant. value of Angstroms. Did I miss that in class, and if not how are we supposed to know what units/terms we are supposed the memorize vs. what will be given to us?

The value of the Angstrom was actually given to use on the reference sheet if I recall correctly. All equations and values we need for any calculations should be given on the reference sheet.

[Kennedi2J]

Does anyone know when the scores for the test will be up ? Thanks!

[Kendra Barreras 3E]

I was wondering the same thing, if I had to take a guess I would say sometime in your specific upcoming discussion days.

[Ian Morris 3C]

Angstroms are a unit of length equivalent to 10^(-10) m.

I was taken aback by this question on the test as I do not ever remember being told we had to memorize the quant. value of Angstroms. Did I miss that in class, and if not how are we supposed to know what units/terms we are supposed the memorize vs. what will be given to us?

The value of the Angstrom was actually given to use on the reference sheet if I recall correctly. All equations and values we need for any calculations should be given on the reference sheet.

The reference sheet as in the first page of the test? If so I really blew those questions.

[Liliana Aguas 3G]

Does anyone know when test scores will be out?

[Naren_Ramesh_4F]

After the test grades are up, will we be able to look at what we got right/wrong?

[DesireBrown1J]

If someone was able to complete the Angstrom question, can you please explain to me (step by step) how to solve the problem?

[Jesse H 2L]

all materials were to be provided in discussion.

[Keerthana Sivathasan 2E]

Test 1 was worth 50 points and we don't bring anything. The TA provided us with the formula sheet and problems with much room, especially with the empty back sides to show work. We have the whole discussion section (50 minute period) to complete it. I think we will get it back by the next discussion section.

[Abhi Vempati 2H]

@Keerthana Sivathasan 4G
Yeah, my TA said today that we'd get it back during our discussion this week.

[Jared Khoo 1G]

If someone was able to complete the Angstrom question, can you please explain to me (step by step) how to solve the problem?

An angstrom is 10^-10m, so there are .1 angstrom in a nanometer and 100 angstroms in a picometer.

[Maya Beal Dis 1D]

I think we will be getting graded tests back in our discussion sections on week 3.

[Adelpha Chan 1B]

Does anyone know when we will be receiving our tests back?

Tests will be given back to you by the TA in discussion this week!

[DesireBrown1J]

Would we be able to go to office hours and review our test with a TA for any problems we got incorrect?

[Emma Popescu 1L]

Would we be able to go to office hours and review our test with a TA for any problems we got incorrect?

Yes, our TA said to come to office hours if we have questions about the test

[vanessas0123]

Does anyone know when the scores for the test will be up ? Thanks!

You can see your test scores once your TA hands it back in discussion. I think you can also view it on CCLE!

[Angela Prince 1J]

I can't find my test grades on ccle, where do I go?

[melinak1]

we can still use a scientific calculator for the exam, right?

[melinak1]

I can't find my test grades on ccle, where do I go?

go to the discussion section grades, they should be posted there

[rachel liu 3k]

we can still use a scientific calculator for the exam, right?

Yes, as long as it is non-graphing!

[Jose Robles 1D]

I can't find my test grades on ccle, where do I go?

I had the same problem, you should try to check your discussion section or go talk to your discussion TA if that doesn't work.

[Areli C 1L]

I can't find my test grades on ccle, where do I go?

I had the same problem, you should try to check your discussion section or go talk to your discussion TA if that doesn't work.

I thought TA's were supposed to give our tests back, but the score itself isn't necessarily the grade we got because of the final grade being 50% is an C-. (If that makes any sense)

[Rosa Munoz 2E]

You can go review your test during office hours.

[Kennedi2J]

Are we able to review the test up until the midterm?

[Ruth Glauber 1C]

Can someone repeat how the tests are curved?

[Nathan Rothschild_2D]

The tests are not curved. The class is completely point based meaning the percent you received on the test is your grade on the test. I believe the class is out of 500 points and all the assignments, tests, midterm, and final will add up to 500 points. If you received a 50 on your test then you got all 50 points when adding to your final grade. However if you got a 40 then if you were to get 100% on everything else the best you could do in the class is get 490/500 points, meaning you received a 98%. You add up all the points you get from assignments, tests, the midterm, and the final.

[Jaklin Astvatsatryan]

Are midterms and the final curved ?

[Adelpha Chan 1B]

Do we get the actual test back with the correct answers or just a grade?

Our TA gave us the actual test back with indications of exactly where points were lost

[505106414]

Will any of the content from test 1 be on the midterm and/or test 2?

[Julieta Serobyan4D]

Will any of the content from test 1 be on the midterm and/or test 2?

It's not going to be on test 2 . Test 2 is going to cover everything that we have learned after the midterm or the things that aren't covered by the midterm. And yes, the content of test 1 is going to be on the midterm.