Word: examina
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...encourage undergraduates to regard the mastery of some object as a fundamental part of their college careers the degree with distinction "in a subject or related subjects" was established leading directly to the general examinations and the present tutorial system. The general final examina- tions are planned to test intellectual power rather than memory. "In short," says Professor Moore, "the present plan makes for liberal education in the true sense of the word, and gives the faithful student intellectual habits that tend to make him a cultivated, effective, and useful citizen all his life...
...printed notes, although that is an important factor. I am considering chiefly the injury that the student is doing to himself. The object of a college education is the development of mental muscle. If Jones lifts the dumbbell, Smith's muscle is not strengthened. Similarly, if Smith passes an examina...
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