How to Avoid Extra Work (Exam Prep)
Do you find yourself creating new exams each time you teach a course? Well, there is one strategy that has proven successful for me over the years. Basically, you should develop two versions of an exam per block (i.e. every 3-4 chapters there should be an exam. Versions A and B can be rotated by term or year to keep things fresh). Here is the catch: Do not allow your students to keep their exams! You may still share the results with the student; however, they are not allowed to keep the test. By restricting access to the exam, you can rest assured that the questions will not be shared amongst students in future sections. This strategy will reduce the time spent on creating a new exam from scratch and subsequently ensure adherence to the academic honor code.
