I am a student that scores much higher on tests then in my everyday class work, I lose motivation in school because it doesn't interest me , i am two math class lower then i should be but i scored higher then 75% of my junior class on the acts and higher then 65% overall. Does everyday class work really count, couldn't many students, if they felt obligated do well in class just by looking for the answer, because they know they aren't capable of passing the test, so they do the work well to even out their tests? shouldnt testing count more then gpa because it shows you actually know the material you; you can do the work without help, and you would be better with a book or other people?
2006-07-07 19:29:57 · 8 answers · asked by jjmcowan 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I totally know what you mean. I'm 24 now, so this was 'a while ago', but when I was in high school, I was bored sick. I graduated with a 1.9 or something like that, but got a 34 on my ACT's. Go figure.
Tests count for a lot, but so does the everyday work. For all they know, you're cheating on the tests, and worming your way through the rest of school. I know, it sucks. Some of us are just smart and catch on quick the first time, then actually retain it. Not everyone is like that. Frustrating as it may be, you just need to deal with it. Again, it sucks, I know. My fiance is the same way. Suck it up, do your homework, get into a good college, do your homework, and be done with it. Life isn't easy with just a high school diploma. My fiance and I are fine, financially, but we always wished we went to college ... just because we knew could. So "do it right" the first time! :)
Good luck to you.
2006-07-07 19:34:17 · answer #1 · answered by Aussie Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyday marks should count more than tests but that only depends on what the marks are awarded for. I say this because Its easy to cram for a test, write it and do well and not remember much of it after walking out of the test. I know because I did it all through high school. Getting grades in everyday work means that you're competent with it and it becomes "drilled" into you. I gather all things like small impromptu class tests, discussions, assignments, general class work (hand in at the end of the period) as everyday work. It also prepares you for work in the real world. Out there you have to work hard everyday and make every single moment count because you don't know when your boss might be looking to give a promotion. Biasing grades towards tests allows students to slack off during the year and just cram for the exams to try and pass (some will still manage to do well) This rarely pushes students to be their best.
2006-07-08 02:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of the problem is where you go for your education. In big schools/large classrooms (100 - 500 students per section) the exam is simply the most efficient way to assess student learning for the purpose of grading. In smaller schools (as low as 15 students per class), there are more opportunities for interaction with the educator, and that usually means that you will get a better assessment of your capabilities, and more importantly, get mentored -rather than just lectured.
If you're frustrated with your current educational program, take the time to shop elsewhere.
2006-07-08 03:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by gMan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children need to be taught to test. I myself am a perfect example. For instance I made it all the way through middle and high school as a honor roll student. I mostly recieved Cs and Ds on test but would always get A's on homework and daily activities. Now that I am in college and mostly have to take test it is a struggle to keep my head above water. My belief is if I would have been conditioned at a early age to take test. I would not be in the frustrating situation I am in now.
2006-07-08 02:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by ebonesha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay brutal life lesson, not everything that you do to pay the bills will be truly exciting. I can understand not liking to do something, but as you get older you need to understand the importance of what you do to your own career. You will have to do many things that do not excite you or are your thing as you work your way through the world. Just consider taking tests a practice for this. It is your loose if you do not. Being brilliant is not enough if you cannot jump through the hoops.
2006-07-08 02:45:33 · answer #5 · answered by cyn1066 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you see, I'm the exact opposite of you. I do better on classwork, especially in math, than I do on tests. I can't focus very well and I've never been great at studying. Maybe to make a compromise, school grades should be based 50% on every day work and 50% on test grades. That would certainly make me happy.
2006-07-08 02:34:43 · answer #6 · answered by Blondie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! I live in Switzerland and its like that here. They just take the grades from all the test you had and charge the average of all them and thats your grade. So if you have a bad day when you have a test it will pull your average down and you get a worse grade even if you work very well every day. Thats ****** up. Be happy with your grades. When its the other way round its worse.
2006-07-11 20:37:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes test are based on what you have learned for that period of time...so if you can ace the test then that means you have learned what has been taught for that period of time
2006-07-08 02:32:38 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋