Blog 9 Natural Disaster

Our point system is blown way out of proportion, I believe. I don't believe that the more stamps you accumulate the better student you are. I mean, it's so easy for someone to get something stamped, especially with papers that they would soon not even look at. Sure there are tests to measure our progress, but the weight of the stamps greatly dominates the grading scale. Therefore, one doesn't need to do very well on tests, and still be able to get a high grade. This therefore does not accurately measure of the knowledge that goes into someone's head. It is much better, I believe, to give out homework that will be proportionately divided by points by importance. Therefore, there is a much more accurate account of learning. There is also the issue of hands-on learning. That should be graded based on the effort put into the work. I know, I'm being blasphemous. Please forgive me. I only wish to have a good grade in class. Thank you!