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Test Taking

Test and Test Taking Policy

The purpose of the Test and Test Taking Policy is to increase the consistency of grading practices and testing procedures to improve assessment student learning.

Tests or examinations that fall under this policy are proctored and are mainly completed with ExamSoft or Kaplan testing software. Some courses are exempt from this policy. Students must read the course syllabus for a complete explanation of the course instructor’s grading policy.

  1. Grading
    1. Weight of test categories within course grade
      1. Tests/examinations make up 80% of course grades
      2. Faculty will assign/enter weights to individual tests
      3. Minimum passing score required for each test/examination is 77%, with exception of the N210 course. Minimum passing score for N210 is 85%.
    2. Clinical Course Medication calculation test
      1. Required in all clinical courses
      2. Minimum of 10 questions per test
      3. Medication calculation tests are required in courses where medications are administered. These medication calculation tests are clinical requirements and are not counted as part of the course test grades
      4. Level II and Level III Clinical courses (200 and 300 numbered clinical courses)
        1. Calculators are provided
        2. Minimum passing score 90% to pass medications at clinical setting
        3. 3 attempts to achieve passing score
        4. Clinical course failure if 90% is not achieved on 3rd attempt
      5. Level IV Clinical courses (400 numbered clinical courses)
        1. Calculators are provided
        2. Minimum passing score 100% to pass medications at clinical setting
        3. 3 attempts to achieve passing score
        4. Clinical course failure if 100% is not achieved on 3rd attempt
      6. Edvance 360 learning management system is used for calculating all course grades including tests
        1. Faculty assign /enter a weight of 80% for all graded exams and tests
        2. Faculty will assign/enter weights to individual tests  (see syllabus)
        3. No test grades will be rounded
  2. Test taking procedures
    1. Prior to testing
      1. Run a “Mock Test” and take care of technical troubleshooting issues through ExamSoft customer service BEFORE coming to the test.  Password for the mock exam is labuser1.
      2. It is important to manage personal computer antiviral software
      3. Contact ExamSoft if problems occur.
      4. Inform proctor and/or instructor of problems with personal computer/device
    2. Testing site
      1. Testing is done in the classroom and computer lab setting
      2. Personal computer/device and charger may be brought to testing site, ready for testing
      3. Report 10 minutes prior to the test
      4. LCN photo ID badges are required to sit for a test
      5. The proctor will provide a sheet of paper to use during the testing period.  Sign and date the sheet of paper and return it to the proctor at the end of the testing period. 
      6. Proctors will provide pencil, calculator, earplugs
      7. All other items are to be placed at the front of the classroom
      8. Proctors will provide pass code to begin the test
      9. Proctors will not answer questions once testing begins
      10. Leaving the testing site once testing begins will be permitted per proctor discretion.
    3. Late arrival to testing site (see individual course syllabus)
    4. Examination/Test Review
      1. Test rationales of wrong answers are provided on testing software
  3. Remediation
    1. Remediation is a way to review course content for ongoing improvement and long-term academic success
      1. Remediation allows for individuals to strengthen weakness of content areas
      2. Remediation provides a way to link concepts for critical thinking
    2. Remediation and Academic Improvement
      1. Remediation is required (see individual course syllabus)
      2. Remediation is self-directed
      3. Remediation results in academic success
    3. Resources to remediate
      1. Kaplan Focused Exams
      2. Faculty suggested activities on an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP)
      3. PrepU
      4. ExamSoft following the test/examination
      5. Library and Course materials and textbooks

KAPLAN Testing – Mandatory Standards for Progression

All Kaplan Integrated Exam scores will be included in the “Other” category in the gradebook. The “Other” category will account for 20% of the student’s overall course grade. The “Exam” category will account for the remaining 80% of the course grade.

Kaplan Integrated Exams will be administered on campus, under normal testing conditions, in the following courses N301, N303, N307, N403, and N405. Administration of a Kaplan Integrated Exam in any other course will be determined by the instructor of that course as stated in that course’s syllabus.

All Kaplan Integrated Exams will be graded per instructor preference as stated in each individual course’s syllabus.