Quick Question

[NJmike PE]

I thought about moving this thread.... but I don't know where to!

It's good where it is. Why mess with a good thing?

Well, the 'good thing' is certainly arguable.

 

[Atharaenea]

So obviously I know we're not supposed to discuss specific PE problems online (since everything online is public) or with people who haven't taken the PE. Are you allowed to discuss specific problems with other PE examinees who took the test at the same time as you? In a private face-to-face conversation of course. I don't want to break any rules so I'm being extra cautious, but I don't see what it could hurt to discuss questions with those who had the same questions. Thoughts?

 

[P-E]

I think the agreement was not with anyone.

Obviously is doesn't matter too much if two PEs are talking to each other since neither will take it again. Best advise is to just let it go. No point rehashing and casting more doubt. Find something else to do with all your new free time, like spam the spam thread.

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

Solid advice right there from P-E ^

 

[ptatohed]

So obviously I know we're not supposed to discuss specific PE problems online (since everything online is public) or with people who haven't taken the PE. Are you allowed to discuss specific problems with other PE examinees who took the test at the same time as you? In a private face-to-face conversation of course. I don't want to break any rules so I'm being extra cautious, but I don't see what it could hurt to discuss questions with those who had the same questions. Thoughts?

This has come up before. My opinion is examinees can (and certainly will!) discuss it with people who saw the same exam. I think even the CERM mentions that it is ok.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I certainly wouldn't write anything down about it.

 

[matt267 PE]

I'm super paranoid about this kind of stuff.

I was nervous typing the specifics of a problem that was missing information to NCEES using their system.

 

[denver1000 PE]

You should mention any items on the exam that may seem questionable to ncees though!

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

I'm super paranoid about this kind of stuff.

I was nervous typing the specifics of a problem that was missing information to NCEES using their system.

It wasn't missing information, you just didn't know how to solve it ^

 

[denver1000 PE]

I'm super paranoid about this kind of stuff.

I was nervous typing the specifics of a problem that was missing information to NCEES using their system.

Why Matt?? It's better to accurately describe the issue to them... they already have access to the exam papers so it's better that they know what you're trying to describe in the most amount of detail... that's what I figured at least. I didn't write anything down from item/s that seemed of concern to me but I made sure I made a mental note of the questionable item so that I could properly describe what I suspected was an issue to them...

 

[Atharaenea]

I'm super paranoid about this kind of stuff.

I was nervous typing the specifics of a problem that was missing information to NCEES using their system.

Morning or afternoon problem?

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

Potentially going down a dangerous road here ^^

 

[Atharaenea]

Potentially going down a dangerous road here ^^

I'm more wondering if it's something I specifically should be concerned about or not. Even if it were a morning problem, I wouldn't ask him which one, since that would be a forbidden amount of detail.

 

[matt267 PE]

I'm super paranoid about this kind of stuff.

I was nervous typing the specifics of a problem that was missing information to NCEES using their system.

Morning or afternoon problem?

All I will say is AM.

And yes Ram, there was info missing that "I" needed. Someone smarter may not have needed it.

 

[Atharaenea]

How does it work if they find a problem was asked wrong? Just throw that problem out for everyone, right or wrong, or reduce the cut score by 1? Or is it more "NCEES works in mysterious ways"

 

[matt267 PE]

How does it work if they find a problem was asked wrong? Just throw that problem out for everyone, right or wrong, or reduce the cut score by 1? Or is it more "NCEES works in mysterious ways"

http://ncees.org/exams/scoring/scoring-process/

NCEES reviews all examinee comment forms, and the subject-matter experts consider comments on the forms about specific exam questions. If the reviews confirm an error in a question, credit may be given for more than one answer.

 

[Atharaenea]

How does it work if they find a problem was asked wrong? Just throw that problem out for everyone, right or wrong, or reduce the cut score by 1? Or is it more "NCEES works in mysterious ways"

http://ncees.org/exams/scoring/scoring-process/

NCEES reviews all examinee comment forms, and the subject-matter experts consider comments on the forms about specific exam questions. If the reviews confirm an error in a question, credit may be given for more than one answer.

Heh, I missed that bit. Thanks!

 

[matt267 PE]

No problem.

I'm now thinking I failed.

 

[Atharaenea]

No problem.

I'm now thinking I failed.

As more time goes by, I get more hopeful that I passed. Imagining getting a passing score and celebrating. I need to stop that, because coming out of the test I gave myself a 90% chance of failure, and I don't want to be absolutely crushed when I see what is likely to be a failing score.

 

[matt267 PE]

^ yup. I'm with you there.