BFC5926 MID TERM TEST
(FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
金融代考 The test will be delivered online and will be accessible via your BFC5926 Moodle site. You will need to use an electronic device…
The test will be delivered online and will be accessible via your BFC5926 Moodle site. You will need to use an electronic device of this purpose. The
test will be set in Moodle in a multiple-choice format. You will be given further details about how to access the test in Moodle at a date closer to the test’s date. This semester test contributes towards 30% of your final grade. The test can only be undertaken during the designated time above. Failure to undertake this scheduled semester test at this scheduled time will result in you receiving a grade of 0 for this assessment component.
How long is the BFC5926 Mid Term Test?
TEST DURATION: 60 minutes (inclusive of reading time).
What do I do if I am overseas and the time zone I am in means I would prefer to be sleeping than sitting a semester test?
If the centrally organised semester test is scheduled between 10pm and 6am in the time zone in which you reside then you need to contact the Chief Examiner to make alternative arrangements. For students based in Australia, New Zealand, China, South East Asia and most states in the US time zone should not be an issue.
What if I encounter technical issues throughout sitting the BFC5926 Mid Term Test Moodle quiz?
If you experience any issues during the test – Technical system issues please contact +61 3 9903 2777
Issues seeking clarity with a question please contact the Chief Examiner via email (amanda.nguyen@monash.edu). I will be monitoring my email at that time.
What should I have ready before I log in for the test? 金融代考
Before you log in, have blank paper, pen and/or two/three lead pencils and an eraser, as well as your calculator ready. You will only have 60 minutes to complete this test.
Is the BFC5926 Term Test open book?
Yes, the BFC5926 semester test is open book. Because this is an open book test some of the questions have been designed in more critical and analytical ways in order to encourage highorder thinking skills.
What is the structure of the BFC5926 Term Test?
The test will consist of 35 Multiple Choice questions. You must answer all questions.
What do I need to study? 金融代考
The Term Test covers lecture and workshop materials from Topic 1 Introduction to Topic 4 Short-term debt markets inclusive.
Important:
❑ Lecture Notes and all illustrations provided throughout the semester;
❑ Workshop Questions/Solutions;
❑ Relevant Chapters in the textbook and additional assigned readings.
Is a formula sheet available for the BFC5926 Term Test?
Yes. The formula sheet which has been available on Moodle since teaching week three is the formula sheet you will be referring to and using during the Test. Please ensure you have access to this formula sheet throughout the sitting of the quiz. Note that not all formulae will be required to be used during the Test.
Do I need to know any additional formula not provided on the formula sheet?
The more you know, the better you will perform. However, all questions can be attempted with the formulae provided on the formula sheet.
Will I be provided with practice material prior to the test?
A past semester test will be provided to you via Moodle.
What calculator should I use for the BFC5926 Term Test? 金融代考
You are permitted use a HP 10bII+ calculator and/or a Casio fx82 calculator, as these are the ones you would have used throughout your classes. Other model of calculators will also be permitted this semester.
Is there a hurdle requirement for BFC5926 Term Test?
No. The purpose of the test is to let you know at an early stage in the unit how you are progressing. The intent of the test is to identify what you know and more importantly what you do not know, so that you can address the latter specifically before the final exam.
What if I am sick on the day of the Term Test?
Students enrolled at an Australian campus (including those who will be sitting the test from an overseas location) must use the online system to apply for special consideration (refer to the following link for details of how to apply).
Please note that special consideration may be granted but is not guaranteed. Take careful note of the specific grounds upon which special consideration may be granted.
What if I have a clash between the BFC5926 Term Test and another unit?
If your timetabled test (please refer to Exam timetable tile via my.monash portal) clashes with a lecture or seminar in another unit then you will be required to view the recording for that lecture or seminar via learning capture. If you have a clash with a different class activity, please contact the unit coordinator of the affected class to make an alternative arrangement. Neither of the above circumstances will constitute reasonable grounds for special consideration. Your Test takes precedence over other activities during this designated Semester Test period.
What if I have work commitments that clash with BFC5926 Term Test? 金融代考
Outside work commitments are not sufficient grounds for special consideration. If you do have outside work commitments, you will be required to make arrangements as early as possible so you can attend your timetabled semester test, as you would have been given early notice of this scheduled Test time.
Monash policy and procedures state under Section B of Assessment in Coursework Units: Adjustments to Assessment Procedures the following:
https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/801616/Assessment-in-CourseworkUnits-Adjustments-to-Assessment-Procedures.pdf
There are many different circumstances, which may give rise to a special consideration application. Such as:
• short-term serious medical condition. This includes hospital admission, serious injury, severe asthma and severe anxiety or depression.
• loss or bereavement (for example, death of a close family member). 金融代考
• family relationship breakdown.
• hardship or trauma. This may include: victims of crime; sudden loss of income or employment; or severe disruption to domestic arrangements.
• obligations to military, jury or emergency services (such as the Country Fire Authority).
• for students registered with the Elite Student Performer Scheme for student athletes, artists, performers participating in a key event and for students competing in key academic events and programs representing the University.
• for student carers, where acute illness or other exceptional cause affects the person for whom they care and impacts on the student’s ability to prepare for or perform the assessment.
I bring to you attention that special consideration will not be granted for:
• Managing workload from other units of study;
• Managing work commitments;
• Managing activities arising from voluntary representation as a member of a club or society;
• Misreading the examination timetable; or
• Information and communications technology-related problems, except where they could not have been prevented, avoided or the effects minimised by reasonable diligence by students.
When do I get my grade? 金融代考
The Term Test will be electronically graded. You will receive your grade (out of 35) the week after completing the test. Feedback will be provided to you via a Moodle announcement in teaching week 7.
What feedback will I receive?
You will receive your grade. The teaching staff will also share the overall class performance and the frequently made errors in the test as feedback to the class via Moodle.
