school tests

More Than Memory: What Should Schools Be Testing?

July 18, 2018 by My Grade Booster

Criticism has been levelled at the standard testing system for overemphasizing memorization and encouraging a regurgitation-geared approach to test-taking while neglecting valuable skills such as close reading, analysis, or problem solving. This being said, in what ways should tests be modified to develop or assess them in addition to asking important questions? School tests and […]

When Almost Isn’t Good Enough: Perfectionism in School

October 30, 2017 by My Grade Booster

It’s a horrific scene. The test results arrive and you suck in a shaky breath before taking a peek. Never mind that it’s ten percent higher than the class average. Never mind the absurdly high marks you received on your midterm earlier that day. Hovering in your field of vision is a score that’s lower […]

Goal of Education

All children have a natural learning ability and it is the proper goal of education to bring out the full potential of each student as an individual.

A student's education does not stop when school day is over. Much of the learning takes place at home. Research shows that on average, high school students need to set aside 1.5 hours of study time for every hour of classroom time. Those who have a supportive learning environment at home are more likely to succeed and receive entrance to the university or college of their choice.