final examination

Semester's concluding assessment

A final examination is a comprehensive test given at the end of an academic term, covering material from the entire course.

Often shortened to final: I have three finals next week.

Final exams typically carry significant weight in determining course grades, and the period when they're administered is finals week.

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First formal evaluation

pretest · preliminary examination · quiz · pop quiz · entrance exam

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Student engagement in lessons

practice test · study guide · self-assessment · formative assessment

formality of evaluation

final examinationclass participation

Student engagement in lessons

self-assessment · peer review · study session · classroom discussion

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