Biology

Online interactive practice exam

Author: 
Margaret Mrongovius
Institution: 
The University of Melbourne
Year Level: 
First Year
Key Assessment Issue Addressed: 

To provide large numbers of students with a sample examination paper to prepare them for the end of semester examination and to provide feedback on their answers to the questions.

An on-line sample examination paper is available to students as practice for the Biology examination that they sit at the end of the semester. The sample examination paper has two forms; a pdf version and an interactive version. The pdf version is in the same format as the actual examination. One way the students can use the practice paper is to download the pdf version and complete the examination under more-or-less examination conditions in their own time.

A web site called AIRPORT with a discipline specific area for Biology

Author: 
Dawn Gleeson
Institution: 
The University of Melbourne
Year Level: 
First Year
Key Assessment Issue Addressed: 

Providing students in large classes with practice in essay writing.

 

The assessment in the final examination includes four "essays" or extended response questions. We do not have the opportunity to provide practice in essay writing with tutor feedback for all students.