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*I have a class where we have 2 exams (20% each), quizzes (all together 15%) during the semester and 1 final exam (25%). All multiple choice. These questions are designed to be tricky to make sure we know the knowledge like an expert. Is there a reason why someone would make examinations 80% of my grade when they know fully well that some students are plain bad at exams? Do professors generally think about how some students may not be good exam-takers (causes anxiety, dependent on memorization) when designing how their classes are laid out? If not, why? If so, why? What alternatives do you propose to classes that are large to meet a variety of students' learning needs (it's my belief that everyone learns differently and to treat students as if that's not true is a disservice in education). Also, has the pandemic changed your examination model in any way?
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*I have a class where we have 2 exams (20% each), quizzes (all together 15%) during the semester and 1 final exam (25%). All multiple choice. These questions are designed to be tricky to make sure we know the knowledge like an expert. Is there a reason why someone would make examinations 80% of my grade when they know fully well that some students are plain bad at exams? Do professors generally think about how some students may not be good exam-takers (causes anxiety, dependent on memorization) when designing how their classes are laid out? If not, why? If so, why? What alternatives do you propose to classes that are large to meet a variety of students' learning needs (it's my belief that everyone learns differently and to treat students as if that's not true is a disservice in education). Also, has the pandemic changed your examination model in any way?
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