I just took the easiest midterm ever. I’m taking this class for general ed. requirement. The professor gave us 5 quizzes, told us the answers, and put the exact questions on the test. I didn’t even have to read the question all the way when I took the test.
Normally, I actually think it makes sense for teaches to require a lot out of their students. Otherwise they don’t learn a thing. But maybe they should also keep in mind the purpose of their class. For this class, I am taking it because I have to, and the university thinks I should have a well balanced education. I actually learn a lot by going to class and paying attention. But I’m glad I really don’t have to worry about the grade. I learn as much as I want to, and because it is something I really don’t need in my career, I am fine with it.
Also, how much do tests actually show what a student has learned? Essays make more sense, even skills tests, but multiple choice tests often measure how well you do on a multiple choice test, not how much you have learned in a class.
Agree with multiple choice tests. Some people don’t have to know the subject, and they can do really well on a multiple choice test.
My thing is, you learn more when the class is hard. But if you don’t really want to be in the class in the first place, and you really don’t want to learn anything . . . I don’t know. Maybe learning a little bit is okay.
Ridiculously easy classes, that don’t teach you anything, are annoying.
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I had an online class like this. It was so easy though I learned nothing, because I never went to class. It was quite awhile ago, I think they’ve become better.
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