Practice exam
Practice exam from your notes: sit the test before the real one
Choose the format, the length and the scope. Mindlet writes a paper from your collection, times it, grades it out of 20 and shows you, section by section, what still needs work.
- Graded out of 20
- Multiple choice, written or mixed
- App in French, content in 9 languages
45 s per question Building the paper
How do you generate a practice test from your notes?
It all starts from a collection, the one you created by dropping in your course. In its "S'évaluer" (test yourself) tab, tap "Examen blanc", then set three things.
- Format
"QCM" for automatically graded questions only, "Partiel" for mostly written answers, "Mixte" for a full exam in three parts. - Length
From "Court" (short), a sample of key notions, to "Complet" (complete), where no notion is left out, with "Standard" and "Long" in between. - Scope
The whole collection, or a single topic when you want to focus on one chapter.
"Préparer cet examen" (prepare this exam) has the AI write the paper. You need a connection, and only someone who can edit the collection can generate an exam.
Three modes
Multiple choice, written or mixed: what does each mode contain?
Each mode splits the questions into sections, with a weighted marking scheme shown before you start.
| Mode | What it contains | Good practice for |
|---|---|---|
| QCM (multiple choice) | Automatically graded questions only: multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, ordering, matching, sorting, estimates | A knowledge check, a multiple-choice exam |
| Partiel (written) | Mostly questions to answer in writing, marked by AI, plus a few objective questions | A written exam where you must explain and argue |
| Mixte (mixed) | Three parts: objective questions, exercises, then written answers | A full midterm or final, a mock exam |
Which settings
Midterms, finals, mock exams: which settings?
Starting points, to adjust to your subject and the time you have left.
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University midterm or final
Mixed mode, or written if the exam is mostly essays. Long or complete length, on the subject's whole collection.
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High school final exam
Mixed mode on one subject's collection. One topic at a time early in the year, the whole collection as the exams approach.
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Middle school exam
Multiple-choice or mixed mode, standard length, one topic at a time to begin with.
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This week's test
Multiple-choice mode, short length, a single topic. A quick check the day before.
Mindlet doesn't reproduce the official paper of a national exam. It tests you on your own course, in conditions close to the real thing.
During the exam
Real exam conditions
The screen before you start spells out the rules. They are strict on purpose: a practice exam tells you what you can recall on your own, under time pressure.
- One overall timer, set at 45 seconds per question, running from the moment you start
- No feedback during the exam, just like on the day
- No going back to a previous question
- Sections and marking scheme are shown before you begin
Marking
How the AI marks written answers
Objective questions are graded automatically. Written answers are judged by a language model, which gives written feedback on each one: what is right, what is missing.
A model can make mistakes. Nobody reviews these marks, and a practice exam grade has no official value: it is practice. Read the feedback as a marker's opinion, then check against your course.
After the exam
Learn from mistakes and reschedule your reviews
The results give a grade out of 20, a grade band and a breakdown by section and by topic. Written answers come with their feedback.
- "Revoir mes erreurs" (review my mistakes) takes you back through the questions you missed
- "Refaire ce sujet" (retake this paper) gives you the same paper again, to measure progress
- "Mes examens" (my exams) keeps the history of your grades
- Your answers feed the schedule: notions you missed come back sooner in your reviews
Three ways to test yourself
Placement test, timed challenge, practice exam: which one?
All three live in a collection's "S'évaluer" tab. They don't answer the same question.
| Placement test | Timed challenge | Practice exam | |
|---|---|---|---|
| When | When you import a course, to see what you already know | While reviewing, to check it sticks | Before the exam, to get into exam conditions |
| Length | Up to 20 cards | 6 to 8 cards in mixed formats | Up to 40 questions |
| Time | No timer | 30 seconds per card | 45 seconds per question, overall timer |
| Result | Graded in one batch at the end | Can be replayed after 12 hours | Grade out of 20, grade band, breakdown by section |
| Worth knowing | Cards you get right leave your automatic reviews | No AI: your cards, as they are | Paper written by AI, online only |
Without losing heart
Self-assessment without discouragement
Failing a practice exam three weeks before the real one is good news: it shows where to work while there is still time. Mindlet talks about notions "À consolider" (to strengthen), not failure.
The breakdown by topic avoids a single verdict. You see what is solid, what is shaky, and you pick up from there instead of rereading everything.
Grade bands (French scale)
- Très bien16 and above
- Bien14 and above
- Assez bien12 and above
- Passable10 and above
- À consoliderbelow 10
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I make my own practice exam?
Gather your course material in a Mindlet collection, open the "S'évaluer" tab and choose "Examen blanc". Set the format (multiple choice, written or mixed), the length and the scope: the AI writes the paper. Sit it in one go, without notes, within the time limit, then read the marking section by section. The app interface is in French.
How long before the exam should I take a mock test?
Early enough to fix what's not working. We suggest a first attempt one to two weeks before the exam, then a second a few days before to check your progress. In Mindlet, "Refaire ce sujet" gives you the same paper again, and your answers bring missed notions back sooner.
Do practice tests actually help?
Yes, for two reasons. Testing yourself helps you remember more than rereading: this is the testing effect, measured by Roediger and Karpicke (2006, Psychological Science, 17(3), 249-255). And sitting the test on the clock, without notes, shows what you can actually recall on your own.
Can AI create a practice exam from my notes?
Yes. Mindlet writes a paper of up to 40 questions from your collection, so from your own course, in the mode and length you choose. AI can make mistakes: if a question looks wrong, check it against your notes. To create quizzes without exam conditions, see the MCQ generator.
Is the practice exam grade official?
No. It is a practice grade calculated by the app: Mindlet does not produce official or certified grades. Objective questions are graded automatically, written answers by a language model that can make mistakes. Use the grade to see where you stand and steer your reviews.
Does the practice exam work offline?
No. Generating the paper and marking it need a connection. On iPhone and Android, you can however review your cards offline in a collection you have already opened: your answers sync when you are back online.
How do I self-assess before an exam?
In stages. The placement test takes stock at the start, the timed challenge checks in a few minutes that your cards stick, and the practice exam puts you in exam conditions as the date approaches. The AI assistant can also quiz you on a specific topic.
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Your practice exam, tonight.
Drop in the course, pick the format, start the clock. The marking tells you where to pick up.
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