There are restrictions that could be instated as a policy to limit the number of reference material for a more controlled open book where materials are scarce, or an allowed ‘cheat sheet’ limited to several pages of notes that students could carry into the exam. These resources can be in the form of reference books, articles, notes, that students bring themselves into the exam hall, apart from the exam materials supplied by the university such as statutes, standard forms, and the like. Open book exams are simply assessments of learning that allows the exam takers to refer to external resources during the conduct of the exam. The objective of these exams are two-fold, to develop students’ higher-order thinking skills and their ability to communicate it effectively, whilst also mitigating the potential for cheating during exams, especially online exams. This blog post aims to elaborate on the practical aspects of implementing open book exams and to discuss effective strategies for conducting them. The Guideline for Open Book Exams has been endorsed by the university senate in June 2022 to provide more comprehensive information on the purpose and execution of such exams.
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