General Instructions:
All exams in this class will be taken using
Gradescope.
You can access Gradescope directly via the link, or through
Canvas.
Perform the following steps to take an exam.
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Go to Gradescope --> Assignments and click on the link for the exam.
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View the PDF file containing the exam questions. Work the problems carefully and neatly. You may print the exam and write your answers on the printed copy, OR write your answers on your own paper, being sure to label each answer clearly, OR you may type your answers using a text editor.
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Save your answers as a PDF file. If you've written your answers, scan your paper as PDF. Gradescope has
advice and instructions for scanning your work on a mobile device. If you've typed your answers, convert your file to PDF.
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Upload your PDF file to the quiz on Gradescope.
Midterms and Final exams will be available on the dates listed below. They will be open during an 8-hour window, also listed, during which you must complete the exam. You will have 90 minutes to complete each midterm, and 2 hours to complete the final. Keep in mind that you must finish within the 8-hour window, so for instance, if you begin Midterm 1 at 9:30pm, then you will only have 30 minutes to complete the exam. Please plan accordingly. Note that all times are local to California, United States. Go to
WorldTimeBuddy to convert to your own timezone.
There are a number of helpful articles and instructional videos for students at
Gradescope Student Center. Please explore these resources before you take the first midterm. In particular, make sure that, before you start an exam, you know how to either scan pages as PDF on your mobile device, or to convert a file to PDF.
If you have any technical problems during an exam, please bring them to the attention of Teaching Assistant
William Bolden (wbolden@ucsc.edu).
Exam Schedule and Solutions:
Midterm 1: Thursday October 21, open 2:00pm to 10:00pm.
Midterm 2: Thursday November 18, open 2:00pm to 10:00pm.
Final Exam: Thursday December 9, open 12:00pm to 8:00pm.