Proficiency Check 0: Course Policies (First Try)
You can remind yourself of the learning objectives for this proficiency check here:
Due Thursday, September 10 at 11:59 PM.
Beside each link below the site will say Closes Friday, September 11. That is the late deadline, not the due date: the site goes on accepting answers until then so that a late pass can be used. If you are not using a late pass, get all four checks in by Thursday, September 10.
When you feel ready, click a link below to take that check. Once you begin one, you must complete it in one sitting, and you may not refer to this webpage or any other resource (see the rules and reminders below).
The four checks are separate. You do not have to take them all at once, or in order.
Completing the Proficiency Checks
We have written these proficiency checks to be short (~5 minutes each), and there is no time limit at all. Take as long as you need—though we do not expect you to need long.
However, you must start and end each proficiency check in a single sitting without interruption by other activities that would expose you to another person. No email, checking your phone, going to the dining hall, etc. Eating, resting, stretching, and other activities are encouraged if it helps you do your best!
Once you have opened a proficiency check, you have started it. You may not leave and come back to it at a different time, so be sure not to open it until you're ready to complete it!
Grading
Each proficiency check will be graded either “demonstrated” or “not demonstrated” to indicate whether you have met expectations for that topic. If you have not passed a check, that means we all have more work to do! That's an indication that you should study that topic more intensely and take advantage of office/grutoring hours to fill any gaps in your understanding.
We believe that grading should reflect and reward learning and growth, so your first proficiency check is not your only chance to prove your proficiency. You will have two additional opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in this topic by answering different questions:
- A second try later in the semester (see the Schedule)
- A third try during final exam week
Resources
You may not use any resources while you are completing this assignment, including course webpages, textbooks, your own notes, a compiler, Internet resources, and so on.
A Note on Academic Integrity
We believe that these untimed proficiency checks, which you are allowed to take at any point during the week, allow each student to best demonstrate their learning through frequent, low-stakes assessment at the time that works best for them. This flexibility is only possible if we all truly commit to meeting our community's academic-integrity expectations. You may study for this proficiency check with other people in the class. You must complete this proficiency check on your own. You cannot share or distribute this proficiency check with anyone. You cannot discuss the check question(s) with anyone in the class until after the due date (including the optional late day). You can never discuss the exam with anyone who is not in CS 70. You cannot use resources (e.g., notes, a computer) not explicitly described above.
If you have any questions about the rules, ask before you start the proficiency check.
(When logged in, completion status appears here.)