On Thu, 21 Sep 2000, Janice Gearan wrote:
> Working in a community college setting, I really have students with varying
> levels of preparation. In addition to encouraging students to take on-line
> practice tests that go with the text I'm using (Myers) and participating in
> study groups, I provide my own study guides for each of the 4 exams I give
> during the semester. These are distributed one week before the tests and
> students find them extremely helpful. Grades have improved!
>
Grades have improved!! Grade inflation!! Does this mean Janice is
dumbing down her course, making her requirements easier, or using new and
different approaches that are more effective?
Make it a good day.
--Louis--
Louis Schmier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Department of History www.therandomthoughts.com
Valdosta State University www.halcyon.com/arborhts/louis.html
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