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that faculty members and students would be guided. The department unit
shall post it in every rooms to make it visible to students. Faculty members
should administer their misterm and final examinations following the
schedule. Any deviation should be communicated to the Program Chair.

Preparation and reproduction of Examination Questions

The individual faculty member prepares his/her own examination paper.
Each Examination paper has an attached TOS on it. As much as possible,
the students must not be made pay for the reproduction expenses of the
examination paper.

Types of Examinations

Faculty members followed the government pattern of making test
questions wherein the examinations assess the significant learning
outcomes covered in the course particularity the Higher Order Thinking
Skill (HOTS) such as creative and critical thinking skills. Each set of
questions has at least three (3) varying types depending on the subject
handled by the instructor. The type of examination for subject with

laboratory is far different from the subject without laboratory. For subjects
with laboratory, actual application is sometimes required to measure the
skills and knowledge of the student.
Excerpts from IFSU Code Part II: Faculty Manual

2.2. Examinations and Quizzes
2.2.1. Schedule of Examinations
The schedule for the mid-term and final examination is prepared by the Office of
the Registrar and approved by the Office of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs.
Examination days are usually indicated in the University Calendar. Faculty members should
administer their mid-term and final examinations following the schedule. Any deviation in
the schedule should be communicated to the Dean.

2.2.2. Types of Examinations
Faculty members enjoy the full academic freedom of deciding the type of
examination to be given to their students. It is suggested that the examinations assess the
significant learning outcomes covered in the course particularly the Higher Order Thinking
Skills (HOTS) such as creative and critical thinking skills. Performance-based examination
should be scored by using rubrics.

2.2.3. Preparation and Reproduction of Examination Questions
The individual faculty member prepares his/her own examination and submits to
the chairperson for checking then to the Dean for approval before it is reproduced.
Reproduction of test questions shall be the sole responsibility of the teacher using the
resources of the department or the university. The university/ department may collect
examination fees from students to cover the actual cost of reproducing and administering
the examinations.

2.2.4. Examination Proctors and Correctors
Faculty members should act as proctors and correctors of the examinations given
to their respective classes. Staff and students maybe allowed as proctors but under the
responsibility of the subject teacher.

2.2.5. Reporting Cases of Cheating and other Forms of Dishonesty