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To: Jacques Chitte who wrote (16440)	1/12/1999 12:53:00 AM
From: greenspirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 71178

Lather, I understand what you're saying. And until about 2 years ago agreed with those same premises. I would offer this however. What happens when students know a test determines relative value? They study for the test. Did they ever actually accumulate the knowledge? I would say in most cases no. They learned the system. Then responded to it. This teachers test focus on this area, this one stomps his/her foot when an important point is made. This one raises his/her voice. Student then learn the system instead of the material or knowledge. What does a test or score tell us about the individual? Does it give us an accurate description of his/her capabilities? Can a person not grow beyond what the material tested forces upon us? The joy in learning is largely drummed out of us because of systems encouraging us to study for tests which in most cases accurately reflect nothing. I would also ask you to define "good"? This plays a large part in why we have highly educated people who do not think. They root memorize instead of challenging the assumptions of the subject matter or teacher. New knowledge is rarely gained through focusing on memorizatiion. I don't believe it's a coincidence that Nobel prizes are largely given to people with educational tenure. They create and explore for the sheer joy of challenging present day assumptions. Students could do this too if given the freedom by creating environments which enhance the joy in learning. Competition through testing largely destroys this environment. Cooperation is what classrooms should strive to achieve, not competition. Michael