their potential? Which do you prefer
2006-10-08 03:41:25 · 4 answers · asked by bro_ken128 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It isn't a matter of preference. It is a matter of what is fair.
If you grade them on potential, then someone who has average intelligence, works hard and does well on the exams and papers gets a C while the brightest kid in the class gets an A for doing nothing. How idiotic is that?
2006-10-08 03:45:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definitely their academic knowledge. Grading on potential is too subjective. What students have learned is obvious when they take a test, if they do well then they have learned the material, if not then they didn't learn it. There are some people who don't test well, but that is not the norm.
2006-10-08 10:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A grade is meant to represent current level of proficiency so that a student and others know whether or not the student needs further practice in something or is ready to move on.
2006-10-08 10:42:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to test based on the syllabus. Don't change the rules mid-stream, or else you'll end up with loads of negative reviews on your Dean's desk.
Are you adequately prepared to evaluate 'potential'? How? What prepared you? How are you graded during your performance evaluations--on your potential, or on agreed upon outcomes?
2006-10-08 10:45:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋