Most tests in my program are multiple choice (from 4-8 options) tests. At the end of the exam we hand in all our papers- exam questions and our answers. Under no circumstances are we allowed to remove the test questions.
A month later (at least!) we are allowed to look at our exam with a right answer key, under supervision- we are not allowed to write anything down--- just look at them.
My problem is that I don't believe that I learn from my mistakes this way--- a few months after my test I don't remember itsy bitsy details---- I want to write them down so I can go over them at home--maybe make a few notes to stick on my wall so that I don't repeat the same mistake.
We have brought this issue up with the Nursing school, but they turn a deaf ear. I am tempted to think that their policy on this is a result of sheer laziness- they use a lot of the previous years questions, and if the tests were allowed out- they would have to make totaly new questions for the next one.
Students usually recreate the test questions ANYWAY so that the next ppl who take the test get a leg up--- but it doesn't help me learn from my mistakes... I feel this makes students learn the TESTS and not the MATERIAL!
