Exam 1 Preparation
Your first exam is coming in Week 4 and will be proctored through Examity. You will be able to schedule your 50-minute exam at your convenience between 09/13 at 12:00 am and 09/16 at 11:59 pm (EDT). The content covered on the exam will be weeks 1-3 (Chapters 1-4 in the ebook).
The exams are paper and pencil, so once you connect with a proctor you will download the exam file (periodic table and data sheet are included). You will complete your exam on separate paper under the proctor's supervision. After 50 minutes, you will have additional time to scan/photograph your work and upload the file as a pdf/doc/docx file to Canvas. At that time, the proctor will walk you through deleting the exam file and scan/photo from your computer and/or phone.
To get started in Examity:
CREATE A PROFILE
- Log into Canvas and select your course.
- Next, click on the Examity® link. This will bring you to your Examity® dashboard.
- Once on the dashboard, select “My Profile.”
- Select your time zone.
- Confirm your name, email address and provide a contact phone number.
- Upload your picture identification card.
- Select and answer 3 security questions.
- Enter your keystroke biometric signature.
Please note: Your picture identification card must be clear and in color. If that’s not the case, you might be asked to upload the image again. You will need to bring this ID with you every time you take a test for verification purposes.
HOW TO SCHEDULE:
Select “Schedule Exam” on the Dashboard
Pick your instructor, course, and exam from the drop down menu.
If you need to schedule less than 24 hours in advance, you will have to use the on-demand scheduling option; this option will cost $3.00.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use Examity®. My goal is to keep setup, scheduling and the test-taking process as simple as possible.
Examity® offers 24/7 technical support. Call 855-EXAMITY, email [email protected] or chat with a representative by clicking on the live chat link in your Examity® portal.
Please let me know if you have questions or concerns!
Resources:
I recommend reviewing homework problems, recitation worksheets, and problem sets before you dive into any practice exams. Use those when you feel you are ready to truly test yourself!
- Exam 1 Study Guide
- Cumulative Knowledge Check Questions (for practice)
- Practice Exam 1A (Key)
- Practice Exam 1B is available in Examity for you to get the experience of authenticating and connecting with a proctor before you take the actual exam. I hope that will reduce some stress! After you take the practice exam, you will be able to download the answer key.