Transparency in Evaluation and other Testing Tools

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Transparency in Evaluation and other Testing Tools
Dr. Mazin Aljanabi, Ph.D.Professor of
FinanceSchool of Business AdministrationAl
Akhawayn University in Ifrane
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Excel Based Grading Sheet

• Preventing errors as a result of adding up grades
  manually at end of semester.
• Quick reference for professor to check the
  performance of any student during any period of
  the semester.
• Students can consult with professor of their
  performance/progress status during the semester.
• Create transparency of conduct between professor
  and his students.

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Example of Excel Based Grading Sheet
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Case Analysis and Debates

• Cases are based on real world financial crises
  (e.g. Mexican peso devaluation) and real
  companies (e.g. Lufthansa airlines hedging
  strategies of foreign exchange risk).
• Students prepare for the case and answer relevant
  questions before coming to class.
• Debate takes place in class to find correct
  answers and other possible solutions for the case
  under study.
• Students get score points (first come first
  served basis) on their participation in the
  debate and on answering questions and suggesting
  feasible solutions other than obvious ones.

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Evaluation by Role PlayStudent Presentations

• Presentations by students on the current status
  of a bank and its financial strengths,
  weaknesses, expected returns and risk taking.
• Students are divided into small competing groups.
  All students must participate in the presentation
  in order to prevent free-riding.
• Professor acts as chief executive officer (CEO)
  of the bank.
• Each group will present the status of the bank
  and is expected to answer practical questions on
  the status of the bank. Question and criticisms
  can be addressed by the CEO and board of
  directors (other competing group).
• Score points are given to the best group and to
  individual participants. This is based on
  material of presentation, addressing themselves
  to the board of directors, answering relevant
  questions and acting as finance executives.

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