Student Life Archives (2001-2008)

What is the most effective final exam?

“I prefer presentations where you are forced to speak extemporaneously. The stress of public speaking is enough to erase all preparation and leave you only with what you know.”
Laura Goldstein
Class of 2003

“I hate when the teacher gives you, like seven essay topics and only assigns three in class. There are no shortcuts, it forces you to really learn the material.”
Jason Elster
Class of 2002

“I think finals that are cumulative are horrible because the amount that you need to study is so much that while you may do well on the test, you leave with nothing.”
Lindsey Firestone
Class of 2003, Yale University

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