This feedback is also used to help teachers assess student achievement in the form of the all-familiar report card grades of A, B, C, D, and F. Learning is more than repeating memorized facts to the teacher. It also involves assimilating factual knowledge and using it creatively and interpretatively. Teaching is challenging students to learn in all three areas. The procurement of knowledge is determined by evaluating student achieve-ment in these six areas. Teachers seldom ask thought-provoking questions.
Teachers prefer objective tests because they are easier and quicker to grade.
Teachers ask more questions in class than on tests. Teachers tend to use poor questioning techniques both in class and on tests. Students tend to avoid answering oral questions in class. Students have difficulty with essay-type tests. Teachers struggle with writing critical-thinking questions.