11-24-2018, 02:26 AM
(11-24-2018, 02:21 AM)dfrecore Wrote:(11-24-2018, 02:17 AM)Merlin Wrote: No conventional proctors, the Respondus lockdown browser just keeps you from being able to switch apps, etc.
The new "ACE Knowledge Check" step is done separately from the regular ALEKS knowledge checks, but it can be done at any time once you've hit 70% or more on a regular knowledge check or the initial assessment. Basically, you have to take two knowledge checks back to back, and only the second one (which is now timed as well) counts for college credit.
I'm glad I managed to finish my last two ALEKS courses before the new policy went into effect. The lockdown browser doesn't bother me, but the time limit would have been an issue. With my dyscalculia, certain types of math take me a lot longer to work through. I'm not sure I could complete a knowledge check within the time limit, and even if I could it would add a ton of unnecessary stress and probably reduce my success.
This is how they're making it so people can't cheat. Instead of proctoring. It's probably a decent method,
Oh, I know. Its just rough for people who have disabilities.
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