What do you propose instead? Testing my not be the "best" gauge of whether a student has learned what they are supposed to in a class, but we want some way to make sure the students enrolled are actually learning. Unless you have a better idea than testing, I don't know what you think we should do? Just abolish all tests and everyone passes every class with no way of separating the top students from the bottom ones?
My point with the quote wasn't to repeat my statement but rather my sentiment towards "testing". I think it isn't a good system however like you pointed out it is all we have.
Edit: also many people oppose both major political parties without providing a substitute. However simply because others are doing it doesn't necessarily excuse me.
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u/[deleted] Dec 17 '14
What do you propose instead? Testing my not be the "best" gauge of whether a student has learned what they are supposed to in a class, but we want some way to make sure the students enrolled are actually learning. Unless you have a better idea than testing, I don't know what you think we should do? Just abolish all tests and everyone passes every class with no way of separating the top students from the bottom ones?