open book exam
Reference-permitted assessment
An open book exam is a test where students may consult notes, textbooks, or other reference materials while answering questions.
The format shifts emphasis from memorization to application and analysis—you can look up facts, but you still need to understand them: The professor warned that open book doesn't mean easy.
- notesBrief written records
- textbookAcademic subject manual
- cheat sheetUnauthorized study notes
- study guideExam preparation resource
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
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