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He's correct that focusing on grades is bad. But one key point is very wrong: > In theory, tests are merely what their name implies: tests of what you've lear
by evilotto 5y ago
He's correct that focusing on grades is bad. But one key point is very wrong:
> In theory, tests are merely what their name implies: tests of what you've learned in the class.
This is backward. In theory, most tests should be testing that the teacher is effectively teaching the material. If a student does badly on a test it should be interpreted as that student needing more help.
- bad_alloc 5y ago> If a student does badly on a test it should be interpreted as that student needing more help. This is not always true. Any of these can lead to bad grades: * Min/maxing your study success. A passing grade can be totally sufficient and you are able to focus on a course threatening your graduation more. * External factors (needing to work, personal issues) unrleated to the course make the student unable to put in the time. * Student is simply not interested. * Student is lazy. * ...