i scribbled this in the margin of a test i took the other day
Thu, 2007-11-01 08:07.
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a couple of hours ago i would have sworn that i knew and understood the algorithmic approach to changing the base in a difference equation. it's unfortunate that tests, while great for establishing application of a memorized algorithm, do so little to show understanding and internalization of the concepts which that regurgitated problem solving strategy actually represents.
a.k.a. no matter how much i fiddle with the terms, it appears that i have forgotten the formula :-(
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I was swording the other day. I'll sword you right in the face!! ;)
I wonder what would happen if tests actually focused on the internalization of concepts instead of regurgitated problem solving. Would it result in more people passing tests? Or fewer? Probably fewer.