Test 1 [ENDORSED]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Everything is written on the tests/exams handed out.
Students need a pen and simple scientific calculator.
Screenshot from the Syllabus (click to enlarge):
Students need a pen and simple scientific calculator.
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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.
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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.
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It is a written exam so all questions will be answered in the test booklet you are provided in discussion.
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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!
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Are there any specific equations we need to memorize for future tests? Or are equation sheets usually provided
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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.
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VLi_1L wrote: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.
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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.
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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?
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Jamie Hwang 3H wrote: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.
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Anthony Hatashita 4H wrote:Do we have to memorize equations or are we given a list of equations?
Aforementioned, no we do not. Hopefully this helps!
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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!
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Debora Fernandez Clemente_ 4H wrote:Does anyone know when we will be getting the first test back?
I am assuming next week we will get our tests back!
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curry 1E wrote: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.
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pauline 1L wrote: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!
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Sean Cheah 3B wrote:curry 1E wrote: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.
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curry 1E wrote: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.
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pauline 1L wrote: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!
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curry 1E wrote: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!
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Rebecca Remple 1J wrote:curry 1E wrote: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.
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ahuang wrote: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.
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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?
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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.
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Emma Joy Schaetz 1E wrote:Does anybody know how much the Tests are worth?
According to the syllabus, each test is worth 50 points
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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.
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Elizabeth Johnson 1I wrote: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.
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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.
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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.
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Test 1 is worth 50 points and I think that our tests will be graded by the end of the upcoming week.
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Jasmine Kim 3H wrote: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
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KatherineValdez_4B wrote: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.
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Jasmine Kim 3H wrote: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.
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I don't know if someone has asked this already but would we get partial credit for unfinished problems headed in the right direction?
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LeAirraBullingor3k wrote: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 ?
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Sean Cheah 3B wrote:curry 1E wrote: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?
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LeAirraBullingor3k wrote: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.
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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.
Also, I believe questions heading in the direction are given partial credit, and the grader will read through your work.
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Sears 4A wrote:Sean Cheah 3B wrote:curry 1E wrote: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.
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I was wondering the same thing, if I had to take a guess I would say sometime in your specific upcoming discussion days.
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Sean Tran 3D wrote:Sears 4A wrote:Sean Cheah 3B wrote: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.
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If someone was able to complete the Angstrom question, can you please explain to me (step by step) how to solve the problem?
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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.
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@Keerthana Sivathasan 4G
Yeah, my TA said today that we'd get it back during our discussion this week.
Yeah, my TA said today that we'd get it back during our discussion this week.
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DesireBrown3K wrote: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.
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ahuang wrote: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!
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Would we be able to go to office hours and review our test with a TA for any problems we got incorrect?
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DesireBrown3K wrote: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
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Kennedi3K wrote: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!
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Angela Prince 3B wrote:I can't find my test grades on ccle, where do I go?
go to the discussion section grades, they should be posted there
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melinak1 wrote:we can still use a scientific calculator for the exam, right?
Yes, as long as it is non-graphing!
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Angela Prince 3B wrote: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.
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Jose Robles 1D wrote:Angela Prince 3B wrote: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)
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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.
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KatherineValdez_4B wrote: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
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505106414 wrote: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.
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