What's a good day for midterm testing?

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Midterms are coming up, but I have a few conflicts, so I'd like some advice on when I should schedule the exam for my Spanish I students.

To be considered:
1. The grading period ends next Friday.
2. My grades must be turned in
3. These same classes have a separate project due the next week.
3. Thursday and Friday were the only days I could in the media center to work on this project.
4. They have their last quiz of the grading period on Tuesday.
5. I'm planning to give them Wednesday to re-take a quiz or test of their choice to improve their grade and also to review.

These are 90 minute classes, by the way.

And "never" is not an option.

a.gatenby · Accepted Answer

I think you should give it on Wednesday and if they need to retake the quiz then they need to figure that out and get both of them done before the 90 min is up. I think the midterm should be the first thing you pass out on Wednesday and then if anyone who has finished and would like to retake the quiz or take it the first time that would be the time. I understand these times are the most stressful. I think you have a lot of work ahead of you. sorry  :-(

vlteach · Answer

Wednesday is your best choice.  It gives you time to grade before grades are due on Friday.  
Why do you let them re-take a quiz or test to improve their grade?  I would only let them do that if I felt that I had not adequately taught the information. But, that's me.
You could drop their lowest quiz or test score if you wanted.  Most computer grade books allow you to do that.
I certainly do not miss grading quarterly exams!  
Good Luck!

jetboy861 · Answer

Thursday

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