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Transparency in Evaluation and other Testing Tools

Transparency in Evaluation and other Testing Tools

Dr. Mazin Aljanabi, Ph.D.Professor of Finance

School of Business AdministrationAl Akhawayn University in Ifrane

Dr. Mazin Aljanabi, Ph.D.Professor of Finance

School of Business AdministrationAl Akhawayn University in Ifrane

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Excel Based Grading Sheet

Excel Based Grading Sheet

Preventing errors as a result of adding up grades manually at end of semester.

Quick reference for professor to check the performance of any student during any period of the semester.

Students can consult with professor of their performance/progress status during the semester.

Create transparency of conduct between professor and his students.

Mazin Aljanabi,Ph.D. AlAkhawayn University,SBA

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Example of Excel Based Grading Sheet

Example of Excel Based Grading Sheet

Mazin Aljanabi,Ph.D. AlAkhawayn University,SBA

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Case Analysis and DebatesCase Analysis and Debates

Cases are based on real world financial crises (e.g. Mexican peso devaluation) and real companies (e.g. Lufthansa airlines hedging strategies of foreign exchange risk).

Students prepare for the case and answer relevant questions before coming to class.

Debate takes place in class to find correct answers and other possible solutions for the case under study.

Students get score points (first come first served basis) on their participation in the debate and on answering questions and suggesting feasible solutions other than obvious ones.

Mazin Aljanabi,Ph.D. AlAkhawayn University,SBA

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Evaluation by Role PlayStudent Presentations

Evaluation by Role PlayStudent Presentations

Presentations by students on the current status of a bank and its financial strengths, weaknesses, expected returns and risk taking.

Students are divided into small competing groups. All students must participate in the presentation in order to prevent free-riding.

Professor acts as chief executive officer (CEO) of the bank. Each group will present the status of the bank and is expected to

answer practical questions on the status of the bank. Question and criticisms can be addressed by the CEO and board of directors (other competing group).

Score points are given to the best group and to individual participants. This is based on material of presentation, addressing themselves to the board of directors, answering relevant questions and acting as finance executives.

Mazin Aljanabi,Ph.D. AlAkhawayn University,SBA