Lecture 14 Examinations.pptVIP

Examinations Many teachers dislike preparing and grading exams, and most students dread taking them. Yet tests are powerful educational tools that serve at least four functions. Examinations First, tests help you evaluate students and assess whether they are learning what you are expecting them to learn. Examinations Second, well-designed tests serve to motivate and help students structure their academic efforts. Students study in ways that reflect how they think they will be tested. Examinations If they expect an exam focused on facts, they will memorize details; if they expect a test