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--


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