Foundations Team Based Learning (TBL) Procedures
Functional Responsibility: Foundations Subcommittee
Students are expected to be on time to class.
- The Individual Readiness Assurance Test (iRAT) will begin promptly at the designated class start time.
- Students that arrive after the iRAT has begun will be asked to wait outside of the classroom until the iRAT is completed They will receive a score of zero for the RAT. This includes students that arrive with an inadequate device.
- Tardy students will be permitted to join their TBL groups for the group RAT (gRAT) discussion but will not receive credit.
- Students that arrive late have the option to use one of their course absences to null the zero for the session.
- Students will not be permitted to leave the classroom until both the iRAT and gRAT are completed. Any student leaving while the RAT is ongoing will receive a zero. Emergency needs can be addressed with session faculty or the module director.
- Students are to close all open browser windows prior to the start of the RAT. Any student found to have other tabs open will be reported for violations of the Honor Code.
- Screenshots or notes of RAT questions are strictly prohibited. Any student found with copies of RAT materials will be reported for violations of the Honor Code.
Updated 12/10/2025