Midterm exam

A midterm exam is a test given around the middle of a term in schools.^[1]

Purpose

Midterm assessments serve a dual purpose, aiding in both gauging your current comprehension of course material and priming you for forthcoming final exams. They offer an opportunity to assess your progress, pinpoint areas for improvement, and refine study strategies, ultimately enhancing your preparedness for the culmination of the academic term.

Format

Midterm exams come in various formats, encompassing multiple-choice, short answer, fill-in-the-blanks, or essay-type questions. The structure might differ from one course to another, contingent upon your professor's preferences. Some midterms occur during regular class hours, while others are designated as take-home exams. Critical information regarding the midterm, including its format and scheduling, is typically outlined in the course syllabus.^[2]

Midterm Exam Media

Cambodian students taking an exam in order to apply for the Don Bosco Technical School of Sihanoukville in 2008
American students in a computer fundamentals class taking an online test in 2001
"The Official Career of Xu Xianqing" - on the bottom right the imperial examination examinees sit their exam, 1590, Ming dynasty
Invigilators seated on high chairs at a provincial exam in 1888 in northern Vietnam
Students taking a scholarship examination in a classroom in 1940
Indonesian students taking a written test
A Minnesota National Guardsman performs pushups during a physical fitness test.
Invigilators may oversee a test to reduce cheating methods such as copying.