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Material Type: Notes; Class: GRAD AUDIT; Subject: Graduate; University: Old Dominion University; Term: Unknown 1989;
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The Written Comprehensive Exam (comps) is an exit requirement for the master’s degree in special education. Questions encompass general special education and specific endorsement area knowledge. Comps are given three times per year: October, March, and June.
Applications are available in the special education office in the Child Study Center, Room 104 or online at www.odu.edu/educ/sped
Applications will be accepted up to 6 weeks before the date of the exam.
You must indicate on your application whether you wish to use a computer.
6 weeks prior to the exam you will receive a packet of questions.
You will be given 6 questions to prepare for the exam:
z 2 general questions z 2 specific endorsement area questions for each endorsement area sought (Generally, 2 endorsement areas are sought.)
You will be assigned a student number. Do not put your name on any exam materials.
Each student will answer 4 questions ( general & 3 endorsement-specific).
2 questions will be given to the student at 8:30 am and must be returned at 10:30 am.
After a 20 minute break, the last 2 questions will be given to the student at 10:50 am and returned at 12:50 pm.
A reference list must be submitted with each of your exam responses.
Blue exam books and dictionaries will be provided.
If you are using a computer, you must bring a blank floppy diskette. You may use the spell check feature.
All other materials will be left at the front of the room.
Each question is worth 10 points and will
be evaluated by the following scale: Content (8 points): z a. Content is accurate, up-to-date and reflects knowledge of the professional literature, including at least three (3) appropriate references. z b. Content is comprehensive and reflects knowledge of and treatment of various perspectives on the subject.
Organization and Presentation ( points): z a. Content is organized offering introductory statement(s), well-integrated discussion, and a summary/conclusion. z b. Content is well written and reflects graduate-level quality (e.g., clear, concise, proper grammar, syntax, spelling, and marks of punctuation).
Only one (1) reexamination is allowed.
If the student fails the exam (misses 2
questions or more) twice, that student
will be unable to receive the master’s
degree.
Feeling anxious? A little anxiety is a good thing.
Try outlining your answers rather than memorizing them verbatim. You can then write your outline in the blue exam book cover.
Practice your responses in a blue book or on the computer. Simulate an exam, using the two hour time blocks.
Be sure your answer is free of
punctuation, spelling, and syntax errors.
On exam day, use your time carefully;
allow enough time to edit and proofread
each answer.
Answer every component of each
question. See sample rubric on website.
Get plenty of sleep and have a good
breakfast (sound familiar?).
You may work in teams to research
questions, but the final analysis and
writing must be your own.
More questions? Call Dr. Cheryl Baker at (757) 683-4383 or 1 (800) 968-2638, ext. 4383.
If this is your last semester in the program, you will be required to complete the ODU Graduate Exit Survey and the program Post Task Rating Form. See program web page at www.odu.edu/educ/sped Check master’s exit requirements and assessment pages.
Reminders: z Have you applied for graduation? z Are you currently registered? If not, you must register for GRAD 999. z VDOE DA 035 (licensure verification) forms will be completed and sent directly to your home address once your master’s degree has been posted.
