Some school prefer to grade based on classroom participation or final exams

[Yamilet]

Some school prefer to grade based on classroom participation, others based on final exams. Which do you prefer and why?

I wrote this in an IBT mini test, in 30 mints, I got about 5 or 6 words wrong. Can anyone give me an idea about the score I may get for an essay like this?

Every country uses different kinds of grading system, each one seems to fulfill the requirement that the student needs in order to move to the next level. Sometimes is best to be graded on exams rather than participation, but this can often change depending on what is been evaluated. In my opinion both options should be a part of the grading system. This way it gives the students the advantage of gaining knowledge through text books, but also through participation in the classroom, for example answering and asking questions.

The students need to have a complete understanding of the subject as a whole, this way they can be prepared for an exam. In some cases, students are able to participate in the classroom, ask questions and answer them, but when given an exam they do not respond well to the questions that are being asked. Therefore, is it best to be graded based on both, participation and final exams. Final exams are the main factor that tells the professor that the student has studied, and that he/she is well prepared for this test. Furthermore, that they have the knowledge they need to move on to the next level.

The subject that is being taught plays an important role when it comes to grading the students. For instance, if the subject is psychology which is mostly based on theory rather than practice, the student should have a general knowledge of the important steps to take in order to help a client or patient. Therefore, it is a good idea for the student to be able to participate in the classroom discussion, but also be tasted at the end of the course, so that the student can demonstrate his/her full understanding of this subject

In conclusion, there are many ways in which professors grade their students, some are based on assignments, other on test throughout the school year, and other through participation and final exams. Regardless of the way that the teacher chooses to test the students, the important fact to remember is that, the students need to be well prepared, and should have a good theoretical understanding, as well as practice in a real setting. So that he/ she can utilize the lessons learned throughout their career, in a manner that is as ethical and as professional as possible. The best type of grading I prefer is based on both participation in the classroom, in addition to final exams. Of course, that being tested on participation only sounds like the easiest way for the student, however, to some extent it is acceptable, but just one type of testing do not completely demonstrates that the students are prepared enough to work as professional in which the lives of many innocent people are at risk. A doctor for example, need to have practice, in order to learn, so they should be tested in a different way. Depending on the profession that the students are studying, is how they should be tested.

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[Richard]

Hi.
In my opinion, you wrote a lot, 498 words, just over 300 words is acceptable. If you wrote less than 400 words, you would have more time to review your essay.
The more you write, the more you feel lack of time for reconsider your viewpoint or correct yourself if you are wrong. you should give your own-experience example to personalize your essay.
actually, you know a lot of words. pretty good.

1-Some school(S) prefer to
2-In my opinion (,)
3-To some extent (,)
4-A doctor for example, need(S) to have practice
5-Text books (TEXTBOOKS),
6-“Of course” and “course” are informal and for speaking; you should not use them in your essay. You can use: definitely, it is clear that, or….
For example:
Can I borrow your pen? Course, no problem.
7-So= is used in speaking, you should not use it in your essay. = therefore, thus, hence, accordingly, in consequence, consequently, as a result, as the result of, and….try to use them.
8-Use of “not only…but also” has a grammatical point. I have never seen one of them without another one. Have you ever seen? You were right? You have used “but also” two time in your essay.
For example:
American English differs from British English not only in pronunciation but also in vocabulary and grammar.
9-to answer when someone ask you a question or speak to you:
Answer (noun and verb) –reply (noun and verb) - retort (noun and verb)-–respond (verb) - response (noun)
To give an answer to a question in a test, competition etc the word “answer” is used.
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[Richard]