The student who takes these assignments seriously immediately sees the value of a good nature journal for preparing for practical quizzes and exams. I use the entries to check on how well certain points are coming across in the field and what observations are actually being made. Following the completion of field trips to a given habitat, groups of 2-3 students work up a list of all trees, shrubs, vines, herbs, birds and mammals identified at the site and lists both common and scientific names according to the microhabitats in which they were found. One list is submitted per group with all names signed. 4-6 of these lists are completed during a term.
Student writes out an answer.
Quizzes are generally 4-5 questions and final is 45 questions. None of which I am aware.