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Re: [Phys-l] Paradigm Shift?



I think that largely depends upon the quality of the test. If the test evaluates what it is that you expect the students to know/understand, and the students exhibit that knowledge/understanding, I don't see a problem. Otoh, if the test only evaluates rote memory of trivial facts, then one has to consider whether or not they have set the bar too low.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Lapinski" <Anthony_Lapinski@pds.org>
To: "Forum for Physics Educators" <phys-l@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] Paradigm Shift?


ACT. AP. GRE. MCAT. I'm certainly no expert, but teaching to a test does
not seem to be the best way to learn.