14. Review and Sampler Demos

What We Will Cover


14.1: Final Exam Preparation

Objectives

At the end of the lesson the student will be able to:

  • Discuss how to prepare for the final exam
  • Describe how to take the final exam

14.1.1: About the Final Exam

Important Final Exam Information

Date and Time: 06/01/04 @ 7:00 P.M.-9:50 P.M.
Location: Room 516 (regular classroom)

  • You must attend the exam or you will receive a score of zero (0)
    • Except by prior arrangement with the instructor
  • I am using WebCT to administer the test
  • The exam is designed to take about 1.5 hours to complete
  • However, you will have the full scheduled time to complete the exam
    • You may have less time if you are late to the exam
  • The exam is closed books and closed notes
    • However, you may have one 3" x 5" card of notes for the exam
  • You may use your computer for taking the exam in WebCT
  • You may use the computer to compile or run programs
  • You must empty your student folder before the exam
  • You may NOT use the computer to use the Internet
  • You may NOT communicate with anyone but the instructor during the exam

14.1.2: Recommended Preparation

  1. Work through the Practice Final Exam questions
    • Working the problems in groups is encouraged
    • Get explanations for anything you do not understand
  2. Review your notes and prepare your 3" x 5" card
  3. Review the questions from the midterm exams
  4. Review your homework assignments and solutions
  5. Get plenty of rest before the exam

14.1.3: Exam Taking Tips

  • Save after every answer -- you can always choose another answer
  • If you get stuck on a question, make your best guess and return later
  • If you are equally uncertain between two choices, go with first impression
  • You do not need to comment code for tests and exams
    • Unless specifically instructed to in the exam question
  • Use the full time available
  • More quiz tips: Basic Rules For Taking a Multiple-Choice Test

14.1.4: End of Course Survey

  • Please take a few minutes to answer this short survey
  • This will help the instructor to improve future courses
  • Survey respondent answers are anonymous
  • The link to WebCT is here
  • You may want to rate the textbook at your favorite book seller, such as:

14.2: Sampler Demonstration

Objectives

At the end of the lesson the student will be able to:

  • Present their sampler assignment

14.2.1: Sampler Presentation

Before the Presentation

  • Submit the following to WebCT before the presentation:
    1. README.txt file
    2. All source code (i.e. .cpp files)
    3. Any other source code needed to make your program function.
  • Bring a written report on paper and give to the instructor before your presentation

During the Presentation

Present the following information:

  • A brief introduction describing the purpose of your application
  • A demonstration of your sampler project
  • A summary list of the functional specifications and a brief description of how you met these requirements in your project
  • A list of any extra-credit features
    • Point out the extras so we can all appreciate them
  • Keep the presentation to 10 minutes or less

After the Presentation

  • Feel free to leave (or stay) after your presentation
  • You can present to the instructor alone after the other presentations are through

Wrap Up

  • When class is over, please shut down your computer
  • Study for the final!

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