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ECON1003
Short-Release Assignment
Info Sheet
Syed Atif
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PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
VERY VERY CAREFULLY
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– Date of test: Thursday 11 April 2024 (Week 7)
– Start: 10:00 AM Sydney, Australia time
– There will be no lectures in Week 7
– Duration: 1 hour (60 minutes) + 15 minutes upload time
–Once you have submitted the quiz, you will get 15 minutes to upload your files as per
your test instructions
– The upload time is not extra writing time. Anything written during upload time will not
be considered as valid response.
– CLASHES – In case the exam time clashes with a class, I’d recommend skipping the
lecture for this week and take the exam. If it clashes with another exam, please contact
the School of Economics (economics.enquiries@sydney.edu.au) office as soon as possible
and explain the clash to them.
General Information
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– Access: The short-release assignment can be accessed from the unit’s Canvas site
under the “Assignments” tab
– It will show up in the Canvas site about a week before the exam.
– It is an OPEN-BOOK exam/assignment.
– You do not need to install any software or apps to take the exam as you will not be
proctored.
– You are free to consult any relevant course material on your devices.
– Despite this, you are still subject to the University’s Academic Integrity Policy and Code
of Conduct (https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/academic-integrity.html) and are
required to work on the assignment by yourself.
– Any academic integrity breach may result in penalties:
(https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/academic-integrity/breaches.html).
General Information
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The in-semester assignment will be based on the content covered in lectures, tutorials, and
readings from Week 1 to Week 6.
The main topics include:
• Linear and Non-Linear Functions
• Logarithms, Exponentials, and Interest Rates
• Financial Mathematics
• Compounding, NPV, Annuities, Mortgage
• Differentiation
• Unconstrained Optimization
Content Coverage
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• Section 1 (20 marks – suggested time 30 minutes):
• Consists of 10 Questions including a variety of multiple-choice, multiple-answer, and
dropdown questions.
• For multiple-answer questions, partial grades will be awarded for correct answers.
Choosing incorrect answer will draw a penalty. Minimum score on such questions is 0.
• Section 2 (15 marks – suggested time 30 minutes)
• Consists of 4 short-questions.
• Any diagrams or algebra you wish to add to your answer should be handwritten and
uploaded to the 'ECON1003 Assignment Upload DROPBOX’ as a SINGLE-PDF file.
• You will have 15 minutes to upload your handwritten material to the Canvas Assignment
only AFTER you have submitted the quiz.
Assignment Structure
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Instructions (as you’ll see on the assignment page)
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– Please upload your answers for Section-2 as a single-PDF file here. Label your file
yourSID_ECON1003
– Apps we recommend for scanning include (all links go to an external
site): CamScanner (recommended)Links to an external site.; Evernote Scannable
(only available on iPhone/iPad)Links to an external site. *Note: do not take your
exam on a mobile device. Use this only for scanning; Adobe ScanLinks to an
external site.; Microsoft Office Lens (Android)Links to an external
site. or Microsoft Lens (Apple)Links to an external site.
– Acceptable formats for file uploads: PDF (please convert all images into one/single
file PDF.
Instructions (for uploading)
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–Make use of consultation hours and Ed in the weeks preceding the test
– Check if the Short Release Assignment is visible in the Assignments tab
3-4 days prior to the test date.
–Make sure you have a quiet space with internet access to complete your
assignment
– This test must be taken on a computer or laptop with satisfactory
internet connectivity. It must NOT be taken on a mobile device.
– Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are the preferred browsers for
accessing Canvas.
– Please keep track of your time
Tips
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A standard tip for all the exams you take is to follow RUPA!
– Read – the question, multiple times if you have to
– Understand – what’s actually being asked, not just the broad concept
– Plan – what’s the best strategy to answer this question
– Answer – put your plan to work
–Be direct (don’t waffle!!!)
–Try to answer the questions being asked specifically rather than creating
stories of your own or providing general answers
–Long answer does not necessarily mean high marks
Tips
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– If you encounter technical difficulties during the test that affect your ability to
complete the test you will need to describe your problems on a Student
Declaration and apply for Special Consideration
– If you are uncertain about a question during the test, answer to the best of your
ability.
– Do not contact the unit coordinator or other teaching staff during the test
–After the test, email your unit coordinator with information including the question
and question number.
During the test…
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Good Luck for your Exam!

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