It is inevitable that when taking a second term paper, students tend to become apprehensive and worried about the topics that will come up in the paper. After having covered the topics from the syllabus in the first term, this paper is closely watched to see if there are any new topics or any changes to the syllabus in the second term. This paper is generally conducted at the mid-term point of the entire academic year and can be a determining factor in determining a student’s grades. It is more common to have the students who have worked hard and performed well in the first term to have a better outcome than those who drop their grades in the second term paper while also having a better opportunity to score high, if they give the second term paper due importance.
The second term paper usually comprises of sub-topics from the syllabus, which are repeated but are asked in a different angle or in depth. This is then followed by questions that assess the creative and practical capabilities of the student, such as acting out a project or other creative activities. This form of assessment uses the element of surprise to move away from the traditional objective paper. The paper then proceeds to ask further questions about the topics covered in the syllabus, aiming to give the students an opportunity to explain the subject in their own words. The paper then ends with a set of questions that assess the student’s understanding of the topics and their capabilities to explain the various terms associated with the subject.
Overall, the second term paper is designed to assess the various skills of the student in a completely different way, compared to the first term paper. It also plays a major role in determining the academic performance of the student as it is a test of their understanding and ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired during the term.
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