Midterm 1 Spring 2026 Release Notes

Version History

• 1.0.0 - 20 Feb, 2026 - Initial Release.

Exam Overview

Midterm 1 is available starting 20 February, 2026 12:00 UTC.

• 9 exercises, 17 total points, 12 point cap (you need 12/12 for 100%)
• 4 hour time limit
• Exercises are independent - solve in any order, difficulty indicated by point values

Important Notes

• Test case variables are available after running test cells to help with debugging
• Avoid excessive printing - your code runs 20+ times, so remove prints before submitting

NEW: Exam Prerequisite

GT students must complete a "Pre-exam Checklist" before accessing the exam. This brief review of exam policies and key information takes less than 5 minutes and can be completed anytime after the exam opens. You can find it in the Modules section of Canvas, right above Midterm 1 (ctrl-F "Pre-Exam" to find it). While it should take you less than 5 minutes to complete, we recommend you complete this before your midterm in case some of the information on there you didn't recall reading from the course website.

Policies & Resources

• AI Use: See AI Use Policy
• Troubleshooting: See Guides to find both platform and proctoring troubleshooting info
• Bug Reports: Use the Piazza Bug Report Template - keep working after reporting

Common Issues

• "Passed" but no points: See the Vocareum Guide for potential causes
• Platform issues: Time limit includes buffer for minor problems covered in troubleshooting guides