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BVP broke down Assessment during the last two weeks. What are your take aways? What do you think about his thoughts about grades and grading? What are the customs at your site regarding TESTS and ASSESSMENTS?

Lay down your thoughts!

How do you feel about "providing grades" aka testing? What do you think we as language teachers can do about the issue of putting grades in vs. assessing student progress? When are either or both appropriate? BVP says that in his perfect world we would do away with 'tests' and only have an exit assessment.  Do you agree? Do you hate grading as much as I do?  (just kidding...don't answer that)

Thoughts about this week's episode? (some questions to spark your thoughts...you do not have to answer all!) Did you like it? Do you recommend it to the group? Would you / Could you use it in class? In what context? Did you learn anything culturally related from the episode?