Final Exam
Please note, these questions do not pertain to the Early Access version of the course. For additional information about the Summer Access version of the course, see the FAQ: Summer Access.
Prior to the Final Exam
About the Final Exam
- After I complete the course exposition and quizzes, will I still be able to access the online content to study for the final exam?
- I see the Final Exam in Canvas. Can I access the exam?
- I cannot find information on how and when to take the final exam for C@CM. When and where do I take the exam?
- How long will it take to complete the final exam?
After the Final Exam
Additional Course Policies
- The course schedule is laid out week-to-week by unit, but can I work ahead?
- I've been working ahead and completed the course. Can I take the Final Exam early?
- Can I take the Final Exam early if I have not completed all of the required coursework?
- I took the final exam early and passed the course, can I drop it from my schedule?
What do I need to do in order to be eligible to take the C@CM Final Exam?
We require that all Pre-Assessments (PA), Module Quizzes (MQ), and Exam-Readiness Quizzes (ERQ) be completed before being allowed to take the final exam. (Please note, the grading rubric includes Attendance & Participation and Learning Activities as well.)
Additionally, you must complete an access quiz to download online proctoring software. More information about this topic will be provided in Canvas.
Can I take the Final Exam if I have not completed all of the required coursework?
No, you must complete all of the required coursework in order to take the Final Exam. We require that all Pre-Assessments (PA), Weekly Discussions, Learning Activities (LA), Module Quizzes (MQ), and Exam-Readiness Quizzes (ERQ) be completed before being allowed to take the final exam.
Can you tell me if I have incomplete assignments keeping me from taking the Final Exam?
We will not be able to check your individual progress. However, you can view your progress:
In Canvas - At the top of each Canvas module, you will find prerequisites and requirements. If you have completed all requirements within that module, including a sufficient score, you will see a green check mark.
If you are missing assignments within a module, or if you have not scored high enough to meet the minimum criteria, you will see a red minus sign inside a circle.
In OLI - You can view your progress through the course readings and learning activities by visiting My Scores in OLI. The Learning Dashboard will show you which learning activities you've completed and how well you're mastering the course learning objectives. Both are accessed through from the Syllabus page within the C@CM OLI course. (See the links below for additional information.)
My Scores Walkthrough
Learning Dashboard Walkthrough
After I complete the course exposition and quizzes, will I still be able to access the online content to study for the final exam?
Yes, you will still be able to access the course online to study for the exam.
I see the Final Exam in Canvas. Can I access the exam?
There are two final exam modules in Canvas. One contains FAQs and the Final Exam Access Quiz. The other is only unlocked during a proctored exam session and after you have completed all of the required coursework.
Additional information about the C@CM final exam will be given to you by your section's Teaching Assistants.
I cannot find information on how and when to take the final exam for C@CM. When and where do I take the exam?
The final exam is scheduled to occur during week 8 of the mini. More section-specific information will be available via Canvas once you are enrolled in the course.
How long will it take to complete the final exam?
You will be given 50 minutes to complete the exam.
What happens if I fail the exam?
The C@CM final exam is worth a large portion of your overall grade, which means it would be very difficult to fail the exam and still pass the course. See the Syllabus page in Canvas for the specific exam grading rubric.
If you are having difficulties with the course, please contact your section's Teaching Assistants. They are able to schedule supplemental tutoring sessions for the course or escalate your situation to a member of the C@CM Leadership Team.
What happens if I don’t pass the course?
Completion of C@CM is required for graduation. If you do not pass the course, you are required to enroll in another section until you have passed the course.
If you are having difficulties with the course, please contact your section's Teaching Assistants. They are able to schedule supplemental tutoring sessions for the course or escalate your situation to a member of the C@CM Leadership Team.
The course schedule is laid out week-to-week by unit, but can I work ahead?
Yes, C@CM is set up as a flipped classroom that enables you to work through the online material at your own pace.
Additional policies regarding working ahead of the laid out schedule will be discussed during the first week of each mini. These policies will also be available in the C@CM Canvas course.
I've been working ahead and completed the course. Can I take the Final Exam early?
Policies about taking the C@CM Final Exam early will be provided during the first week of each recitation. Additionally, these policies will be available in your section's Canvas page.
Can I take the Final Exam early if I have not completed all of the required coursework?
No, you must complete all of the required coursework in order to take the Final Exam. We require that all Pre-Assessments (PA), Weekly Discussions, Learning Activities (LA), Module Quizzes (MQ), and Exam-Readiness Quizzes (ERQ) be completed before being allowed to take the final exam.
I took the final exam early and passed the course, can I drop it from my schedule?
C@CM must remain on your course schedule so that your passing grade can be recorded. You CANNOT drop the course even if you have completed all of the course requirements. Email c-cm@andrew.cmu.edu if you need confirmation of your passing grade sent to your academic advisor in order to overload.
My Scores Walkthrough
YYou can view your progress on the LAs by visiting the My Scores page in OLI. You'll find a link to the My Scores page on the Syllabus in OLI.
In the example below, the student has completed all assignments in Modules 11, 12, and 15. The student has completed some assignments in Modules 13 and 14, but none in Module 16.
You will need to expand and collapse the columns depending on which type of assignment you're looking at.
Learning Dashboard Walkthrough
The Learning Dashboard in OLI will show you which learning activities you've completed along with how well you're learning the material.
From the Syllabus page in OLI, select the Available Practice link under a module to open the Learning Dashboard.
Here you'll see all of the Learning Objectives associated with the module. The dots on the left-hand side indicate how well you've performed on questions related to the corresponding objective.
- Green indicates that you likely know the material very well.
- Yellow means that you'd benefit from additional practice and you should complete more of the LAs.
- Red means that you're performing poorly and need more practice by completing the LAs.
- Grey means that you haven't done any LAs or you've done too few for us to estimate your learning level.
Clicking on the Show Activities link under the learning objective will display all of the LAs related to the objective. It'll tell you which ones you've completed and which ones you still need to work on.
