Word: tests
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...this connection there are two points to be considered, viz. the object of these examinations, and the attainment of that object. As I understand it, their purpose is to test the accuracy and thoroughness of the student's work during the half-year, and upon their result to base his mark and relative standing in his class. To get a good mark, to stand well in his class, is the desire of every good student, and everything should be done by the College authorities to give him legitimate assistance. But does the present system of examinations give the student...
...class subject to the caprice of Fortune is a numerous one - it is grossly unfair, while to the most fortunate the limited time does not give fit opportunity for preparation. I therefore think the object of the examinations is not attained, since they do not afford the test desired...
...state that "Christians," here used, is the name which one sect in the United States has chosen to assume. Their locality is Vermont, and the Southwest; their doctrines are liberal, and their creed is the Bible; although they cling to total immersion in baptism, yet they make it no test of fellowship. The first syllable of Christian as applied to their denomination is usually pronounced as in Christ, probably incorrectly, but this serves at least to mark a distinction in meaning. The word is not defined in its narrow sense by Webster. Ignorance of these facts is very pardonable...
...urged that the Freshman year should be a test of ability; but it should be a fair test. At present a great advantage is given to the students of mathematical propensities, and all others are made to pass through an ordeal which is unnecessarily and unfairly severe...
...tabular view. We cannot see why such a substitution would not be perfectly fair. If one man has sufficient ability to learn as much Greek in one elective as another man does in two, why should he not be allowed the advantage which his natural capacity gives him? The test by which honors should be awarded is the amount of knowledge a man has of his subject, not the number of hours he has studied it. When we come to a realizing sense of this, we may hope to see as many men, in proportion, graduate here with honors...