When I went to a university, I had to take an essay test almost every time I turned around . Being able to successfully take an essay test is the most useless ability on the planet . Nobody needs to take an essay test once they get out of school, and if nobody needs to take an essay test once they get out of school, what's the point of giving essay tests ? Nobody ever says to a group of job applicants, "If you get the highest score on our essay test, we'll give you a job !" . Why should the ability to take essay tests be rewarded ? I say essay tests are immoral and unethical, and they should be illegal !
2007-03-19 07:28:02 · 5 answers · asked by I_hate_being_single 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
The point of essay tests is to prove that you can put your thoughts together coherently enough for other people to understand. Believe it or not, this is an important tool of communication. Not only that, but some jobs do require putting together and writing reports, sometimes on a very tight schedule.
2007-03-19 07:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by ar5 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Essay tests are important in "the real world." They show the ability to communicate effectively. Although what you may feel the essay topics are in your educational background are irrelevant, the act of forming a paragraph, and then essay, is essential. While it is recognized that most people will not speak with the same eloquence as they write, it can give a broader understanding of how well different forms of communication they are able to acheive.
2007-03-19 07:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by intewonfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Essay tests determine the analytical skills and the ability to synthesize knowledge. This is used in every day life.
2007-03-19 07:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by dopeadevil23 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one gives you multiple choice tests either when you get out of school, so by your logic there should be no testing at all? you don't use most of the things you learn in college, what you do learn is how to balance your life while you have so many what at the time seem to be nonsencical demands...
2007-03-19 07:34:53 · answer #4 · answered by al e. c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to prove ur thoughts, ur ability and ur learning stategy
2007-03-19 08:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by blue angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋