The Law of Gigantic Numbers of Test Problems

First coined by Professor Michael R. Gustafson on October 7th 2012, "The Law of Gigantic Numbers of Test Problems" refers to the fact that large tests, when multiplied by a large amount of students, create a large amount of problems to be graded by professors. First used in reference to the class of 2012's, Engineering 103 skills quiz, this term is often confused with procrastination. In fact the term was created to explain the difference between procrastination, and having too many papers to grade. This law is the cause for delays in test results and constant stressing of students as they anxiously await to see their score.