A final exam is a culminating assessment at the end of an academic term designed to evaluate comprehensive understanding of course material. It can be written, oral, practical, or project-based.
A comprehensive assessment administered at the end of a course to measure student learning outcomes.
An institutionally coordinated timetable for final exam administration.
A final exam that covers material from the entire course rather than just the last unit.
A final exam completed outside of class, usually within a defined timeframe.
Monitoring to ensure academic integrity during the exam, either in-person or online.
The percentage of a course grade assigned to the final exam.
Many institutions are rethinking final exams in favor of alternative assessments like projects, presentations, or portfolios. Online proctoring and AI tools are being used to secure remote testing environments.