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  1. How many questions should I have on an hour and 15 minute exam

    Time yourself or a TA taking the exam and triple the amount of time for students in the course. So if it takes you more than 25 minutes to write up a detailed answer key, your exam is too long …

  2. How Long Should An Essay Question Be On An Exam?

    “Essay question”- An essay question on an exam should be at least a full page in length, but longer is probably better. If you’re using a blue book, the essay should be at …

  3. What's the Ideal Length for a Long Essay Question (LEQ)?

    As general guidance, though, many students find that their LEQs range from about two to three pages when written by hand. This is typically enough space to create a solid thesis statement, …

  4. How to Determine the Best Length for Your Assessment

    How much time you should allot for your exam also depends on the types of questions on it. Kansas Curriculum Center’s David Clay suggests: 30 seconds per true-false item; 60 seconds per multiple choice item; 120 seconds …

  5. ‘How long should an exam essay be?’ & other FAQ

    On average a degree-level exam essay is 2 to 4 pages but this depends on the size of handwriting to some extent. It is better to write 2 pages of relevant material than 6 pages of …