2006-11-14 04:58:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I think that you need to retain the knowledge that you are recieving if that is what is going on then open book is great.
2006-11-14 05:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the class and the test. Sometimes Open Book Tests can be very difficult, if the question is asking for a thorough knowledge of the information. Open book tests are often used in science test, if formulas are need to solve answers, and on essay test, in which using the book may help find citations, but you still need to demonstrate an understanding of the issue to write the essay answer.
On the other hand, if you are having a multiple choice history test, and the answers are all found in your book, then it probably isn't very worthwhile.
2006-11-14 13:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by Nathan B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
College is supposed to prepare you for life in the real world. In the real world, you can look things up if you don't know them.
Open book exams often allow students to double check formulas or get a few facts -- but because of the time constraints, they don't give much help to those who don't get the concepts.
As an alternative, I allowed my students to bring one page of notes with them into the class. It forced them to decide what was important and what was not.
2006-11-14 16:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open book tests are generally harder than closed book tests.
2006-11-14 13:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by T-Money 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the type of tests. If it's formulas that you'll not need again, then why not? If it's "based upon the information in your text, discuss why . . . " that's probably ok. If it's fill in the blank and multiple guess, then you are not getting an education, you are just attending class.
2006-11-14 13:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that a test or you are merely coping...
I don't think its a test you are having with open books, but just supervised assignment...
2006-11-14 13:43:38 · answer #6 · answered by Tony Curtis 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋