SEJARAH SPM 2013
Allow you to take notes, texts or resource materials into an exam situation. Often used in subjects requiring direct reference to written materials, like law statutes, statistics or acts of parliament
What are Open Book Exams?
Test your ability to find and apply information and knowledge
Open Book exams usually come in two forms
1 Traditional sit-down/ limited-time exams, with varying degrees of access to resources and references. 2
Take Home exams Open Book exams you do at home. Question(s) are handed out, answers are attempted without help from others, and the exam is returned within a specified period of time (often the next day).
Access to content (books, notes, etc.) varies by instructor. The exam can be take home or in the classroom with questions seen or unseen before exam time
Do not underestimate the preparation needed for an open book exam: your time will be limited, so the key is proper organization in order to quickly find data, quotes, examples, and/or arguments you use in your answers.
Open-book tests. Open-book tests simulate the situations professionals face every day, when they use resources to solve problems, prepare reports, or write memos.
Open-book tests tend to be inappropriate in introductory courses in which facts must be learned or skills thoroughly mastered if the student is to progress to more complicated concepts and techniques in advanced courses.
On an open-book test, students who are lacking basic knowledge may waste too much of their time consulting their references rather than writing.
Open-book tests. Open-book tests simulate the situations professionals face every day, when they use resources to solve problems, prepare reports, or write memos.
Open-book tests tend to be inappropriate in introductory courses in which facts must be learned or skills thoroughly mastered if the student is to progress to more complicated concepts and techniques in advanced courses.
On an open-book test, students who are lacking basic knowledge may waste too much of their time consulting their references rather than writing.
Open-book tests appear to reduce stress (Boniface, 1985; Liska and Simonson, 1991),
But research shows that students do not necessarily perform significantly better on open-book tests (Clift and Imrie, 1981; Crooks, 1988).
Further, open-book tests seem to reduce students' motivation to study. A compromise between open- and closed-book testing is to let students bring an index card or one page of notes to the exam or to distribute appropriate reference material such as equations or formulas as part of the test.
What is your first reaction when the teacher announces that your next exam will be an open book test?
Most students breathe a sigh of relief, because they think they're getting a break. But are they? In fact, open book tests are not easy tests. Open book tests teach you how to find information when you need it. The questions are designed to teach you how to use your brain. And contrary to popular belief, you do not get off the hook when it comes to studying for an open book exam. You just need to study a little differently.
Preparation:
Keep current on readings and assignments in class
Prepare brief, concise notes on ideas and concepts being tested Carefully select what you intend to bring with you to the exam, and note anything significant about what you do not
Include your own commentary on the information that will provide fuel for your arguments, and demonstrate that you have thought this through
Anticipate with model questions, but not model answers.
Challenge yourself instead with how you would answer questions, and what options and resources you may need to consider.
Organize your reference materials, your "open book: Make your reference materials as user-friendly as possible so that you don't lose time locating what you need
Familiarize yourself with the format, layout and structure of your text books and source materials
Organize these with your class notes for speedy retrieval, and index ideas and concepts with pointers and/or page numbers in the source material
(Develop a system of tabs/sticky notes, color coding, concept maps, etc. to mark important summaries, headings, sections) Write short, manageable summaries of content for each grouping List out data and formulas separately for easy access
Test taking:
o Read the questions carefully to understand what is expected. Refer to our guide o Make good use of time Quickly review the number of questions and note how much time each could take.
o First answer the questions that you are confident of and/or for which you will not need much time checking out the resources.
o Leave more complex and difficult questions for later o Don't over-answer Aim for concise, accurate, thoughtful answers that are based in evidence
Preparing for an Open Book Test:
Read the chapters ahead of time. Don't expect to find quick answers during the test. Know where to find everything. Observe headings and sub-headings and make your own outline. This reinforces the structure of the text in your mind. Mark all important terms with sticky notes and flags. If the teacher allows it, mark your texts wherever you notice important concepts and terms.
Review lecture notes for themes. Your teacher's lectures usually provide an overview of the themes and concepts that appear on tests. You won't always get this by reviewing the book alone. Make your own notes if allowed, and write down important formulas or concepts that youve covered in class.
Use quotations to illustrate a point, or act as a discussion point to draw on the authority of the source because you could not say it better
Quotations can be short Three or four words can be extremely effective when they are worked into the structure of your sentence A reference to a quote may be as effective as the quote itself
Guard against over-quoting It is your words and your argument; extensive quoting may detract from your point or argument
During the Open Book Test
The first thing you need to do is evaluate each question. Ask yourself if each question asks for facts or interpretation. The questions that ask you to provide facts may be easier and faster to answer. Those will start with expressions like: "List five reasons . . .?" "What events led up to. . .?"
Some students like to answer these questions first, then go on to the more time-consuming questions that require more thought and concentration. As you answer each question, you will need to quote the book when appropriate to back up your thoughts. Be careful, though. Only quote three to five words at a time. Otherwise, you will fall into the trap of copying answers from the book--and you'll lose points for that.
Open Book Test Taking Tips
Spend an equal or greater amount of time preparing as you would for a normal test. The open book test will most likely be harder than if it were a closed book exam. Familiarize yourself with the book and relevant materials.
If it's allowed, write down all the important formulas and key information on a separate sheet so you don't have to search through your book for it. Focus on learning the main ideas and get a feel for where they are located in the book, learn the details later if there's still time.
Highlight important points, use post-it notes, bookmarks and make notes in your book, if it is allowed. Bring all the resources that your professor or teacher allows.
Answer the easy questions that you know off the top of your head first, then go back and answer the questions where you need to reference your book.
Use quotations from the book to support your view, but don't over-quote, be sure to give your own insight and commentary.
What Kinds of Material Can Be Used?
The materials you can take into an Open Book exam can vary. Some Open Book exams restrict the type of materials (e.g. formula sheets and tables or a limited number of texts). Others may be totally unrestricted (any quantity of any material).
Materials might be:
your notes readings, reference materials or textbooks equipment like calculators, drafting tools etc. Materials used in Take Home exams are usually unrestricted. Check your course guide or with your lecturer to find out what you can use. The main restriction for Take Home exams is that they must be your workyou must attempt them by yourself without any help from others.
Why Are Some Exams 'Open Book'?
Some exams are Open Book because they test for more than just rote-learning. At university, simply memorising and repeating information is not enough to get you a good mark. Higher education is supposed to equip you with intellectual abilities and skills.
Open Book exams test your ability to quickly find relevant information and then to understand, analyse, apply knowledge and think critically.
What Kinds of Questions will an Open Book Exam Have? Open Book Exams don't test your memory. They test your ability to find and use information for problem solving, and to deliver well-structured and well-presented arguments and solutions.
Open Book exam questions usually require you to apply knowledge rather than just remember facts.
What Kinds of Questions will an Open Book Exam Have?
They may be essay-style questions or involve problem solving or delivering solutions.
The style of question depends on the faculty or school setting the exam. For example in Law, the questions may set up a hypothetical fact situation that you will need to discuss.
You are evaluated on understanding rather than recall and memorization.
What Kinds of Questions will an Open Book Exam Have? You will be expected to apply material to new situations analyze elements and relationships synthesize, or structure evaluate using your material as evidence
Misconceptions About Open Book Exams
Myth No. 1: Open Book exams are a breeze Open Book or Take Home exams are not an easy option. Answering the questions well requires more than just copying information straight from texts.
For example, having access to a textbook can stop you from giving a wrong answer if you can't remember a fact or formula, but just getting that fact correct won't get you good marks. In Open Book exams, it's how you locate, apply and use the information that is important.
Myth No. 2: You don't have to study
Probably the biggest misconception about Open Book exams is that there is no need to study anything. You should study for Open Book exams just as you would for any other exam. Having books and notes to refer to might mean you don't have to memorise as much information, but you still need to be able to apply it effectively. This means you must fully understand and be familiar with the content and materials of your course so you can find and use the appropriate information. In Open Book exams, you need to quickly locate the information you need in the resources you have. If you don't study you won't be able to locate relevant informationyou won't know where it is.
Myth No. 3: You can just copy straight from the book! You can't copy chunks of text directly from textbooks or notes.
In Open Book exams, the resource materials are made available to you, so you are expected to do more than just reproduce them.
This counts as plagiarism, just as it does in your other assignments.
You must be able to find, interpret and apply the information in your sources to the exam questions.
You usually need to reference as well, just as you would for any other assignment.
Myth No. 4: The more materials the better!
Students tend to get carried away and take too many materials and resources into the exam with them. Don't overload with materials. Only take what you need into an Open Book exam.
Stacks of books won't necessarily guarantee your performance, and you won't have time for extensive reading.
Too many materials can end up distracting you and crowding up your work space. Carefully select your materials and organise them for quick reference.
1 TUGASAN
TEMA /TUGASAN UMUM DIBERIKAN SEBULAN LEBIH AWAL
1249/3 2013 SECARA OPEN BOOK TEST
TUGASAN SEBENAR DIBERI PADA HARI PEPERIKSAAN DI DALAM DEWAN/BILIK
BAHAN RUJUKAN DIBENARKAN DI DALAM DEWAN/BILIK
CONTOH INSTRUMEN KERTAS 3
2013
