I agree with the sit quietly policy.  If a student has the temerity to complain about being considerate to other test takers, I gently remind them that if I was noisy during their quiz (for example, if I blasted my favorite 80's music) they would probably perform as poorly as their classmates do when they start nattering about last Friday's party.  Bathroom breaks are fine.  I also do not allow electronic pacifiers because students can, and will, look up answers if given the chance.


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On Apr 24, 2012, at 6:35 PM, "Chris Burns" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I'm with you Herb. The iRAT is a graded examination and students are expected to behave accordingly. We do let them go to the bathroom, but otherwise no talking, books, phones, etc which might disturb those still taking the test.

We conduct the iRAT using an online testing system which allows student progress to be monitored in real time. I start giving warnings when about 2/3 of the class has finished and a final minute when we're down to the last few students. There is relatively little waiting time and the students haven't complained about this very much.

Regards,

Chris Burns
University of Virginia

Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:58:05 -0500
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Subject: Between the RATS
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In looking at this article I've been thinking a lot lately about the time between the iRAT and the T-RAT.  While waiting for others to finish what do you allow?  I don't allow any materials.  I do allow them to go tot he restroom.  I debating about policing cellphone use.  Right now it kind of servers as a pacifier (keeping them quiet while others finish). 

What do you allow or prohibit between iRAT's and the T-RAT's?

http://www.oncourseworkshop.com/Miscellaneous028.htm

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Herb Coleman, Ph.D
Dir. Instructional Computing and Technology
Adjunct Professor of Psychology 
Austin Community College
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