Final Exam

Short Definition

Final Exam is an examination given at the end of a course to assess a student's understanding of the material covered during the term.

In-depth Overview

Final Exam

Long definition: A "final exam", short for "final examination", is a comprehensive and often cumulative assessment that evaluates a student's understanding of the entire course material at the end of an academic term or semester. It is usually a timed, written or oral examination that covers key topics, concepts and skills taught throughout the course. Final exams are a crucial component of a student's overall grade and provide an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the subject matter.

Etymology: The term "exam" is a shortened form of "examination", which has Latin origins, derived from "examinare", meaning "to weigh" or "to test". "Final" comes from the Latin word "finis", meaning "end" or "conclusion". Therefore, "final exam" signifies a concluding test at the end of an academic term.

Synonyms or related academic terms: End-of-term exam, semester exam, concluding assessment, year-end assessment, summative exam.

Examples of Use:

• Students usually feel a mixture of nervousness and anticipation before their final exams.
• The final exam for the biology course will cover all the chapters studied during the semester.
• Scoring well on the final exam can significantly impact your overall grade for the course.

Translations:
Spanish: Examen final
French: Examen final
German: Abschlussprüfung
Italian: Esame finale
Portuguese: Prova final
Japanese: 最終試験 (Saishū shiken)
Chinese (Simplified): 期末考试 (Qímò kǎoshì)
Hindi: अंतिम परीक्षा (Antim Pareeksha)

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Final Exam

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Miscellaneous higher education terms > University academic terms