Okay, okay! I admit it. I am one of those grade-conscious students whom you know. But can you blame me? I just want to prove that I can still do it, even at my age. I also want my kids to see that if I can do it, then they can definitely do it better!
I also must admit, final exams make me cringe and churn my stomach. But, I prepare for every exam that I may have. It may be through reading, researching, surfing the internet, or asking around for more information. I used to look at final exams as something teachers created to punish the students indirectly. For why would they give students something that could make us very anxious and uneasy for days and weeks?
But then, enlightenment comes my way. Yes, final exams are still scary, but I can now see their ultimate purpose – aside from being a part of the final grade.
ASSESS
The now so-called inform me understands that the final exam is a form of assessment to gauge how much a student has learned within a given period and its effectiveness. What I previously thought of as a one-way assessment has now been replaced by the knowledge that exams are meant to gauge both student’s and teachers’ abilities.
PROGRESS
What are assessments and measurements unless the information is not put into best use? They will remain numerical values and data. Exams are meant to gauge whether a student has progressed and ready for the next level of learning. They are also used to find out the strengths and weaknesses of students and teaching strategies, as well. With these things available, teachers can develop better learning modules, curricula, and classroom activities.
PROWESS
Getting the needed assessment results and information can empower the students to reflect on what they have learned and the teachers’ teaching practice. More than just a grade, assessments like final exams can provide students the ability to use their learnings in the real world. Simultaneously, teachers can have the power to understand their students better and use teaching principles based on actual results.
3rd post for EDS 113, February 27, 2021
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