Tests and Exams



Active Pluto notebooks:

To run these notebooks, one has to start Julia and Pluto. Then open them from the Pluto window. In case of doubt, consult the Pluto&Julia page \(~\) points 6 and 7.

  • A sample-exam (multiple choice) from \(~~\) here \(~~\) <— \(~\) NEW, 01 June 2023

  • A sample-final test (multiple choice) from \(~~\) here \(~~\) <— \(~\) NEW, 01 June 2023

  • A sample-midterm test (multiple choice) from \(~~\) here \(~~\) <— \(~\) NEW, 14 March 2023

  • A sample-midterm test can be downloaded from \(~\) here , \(~\) and another \(~\) here \(~\)

  • A sample-final test can be downloaded from \(~\) here , \(~\) and another one \(~\) here

  • A sample-exam can be downloaded from \(~\) here , \(~\) and another one \(~\) here



Static Pluto notebooks

The static versions of the notebooks above (as HTML files) can be found below. These files can be opened simply by clicking on their links.

  • A sample-exam (multiple choice) from \(~~\) here \(~~\) <— \(~\) NEW, 01 June 2023

  • A sample-final test (multiple choice) from \(~~\) here \(~~\) <— \(~\) NEW, 01 June 2023

  • A sample-midterm test (multiple choice) from \(~~\) here \(~~\) <— \(~\) NEW, 14 March 2023

  • A sample midterm test can be downloaded from \(~\) here , \(~\) and another \(~\) here \(~\)

  • A sample final test can be downloaded from \(~\) here , \(~\) and another one \(~\) here

  • A sample exam can be downloaded from \(~\) here , \(~\) and another one \(~\) here



Why tests/exams with Pluto notebooks?

  • Pluto notebooks allow tests & exams to be open-book assessments. This takes the evaluation process into a completely new dimension. Students will be able to develop skills entirely different from those that arise from the traditional approach of using a calculator to solve endless simple (rather archaic) numerical problems in macroeconomics.

  • Students will be able to analyze real-world macroeconomic aggregates, confront different ways of looking at particular problems, play with macroeconomic variables like those considered at central banks and governments, and learn all this using a textbook, a computer, and an incredible toolbox.

  • For this purpose, students can refer to (consult) other notebooks and individual notes as supporting material for their answers in those assessment moments.

  • All the numerical inputs have already been passed into the notebook used in practical sessions, tests, and exams. So students do not have to spend time doing this type of operation and do not have to worry about inserting the correct data into the notebook.

  • This type of test (using a Pluto notebook) does not require much knowledge about Pluto itself. Students only need to know how to write down an answer by everyday use of the keyboard’s computer, plus copy and adapt simple mathematical operations to get the answers to simple problems.

  • Students should concentrate on the macroeconomics contents of this course. If that happens, Pluto will not be a problem at all. It will help everyone to learn more and get better grades.