If you ask me, open book tests are more representative of reality, even back then. What geographer would ever try to label a map without a reference on hand?
Fun fact: Data suggests that adv open book test can be just as rigorous as closed book test as long as you are testing at the higher order of thinking rather than memorization.
I used to give open book tests (math+science), but students complained they too hard, because I felt free to ask about anything in the book. {…it was all part of my cunning plan bwahahaha}
I had two open book test in college (90’s) and they were the two hardest, most frustrating exams I ever took. My professors tested at a higher level for open book. The second test was voted on by the class, of which, only three of us voted against it. All three of us had previously had open book test, the others had not.
Of course unless the book only had one page with a single five word sentence on it (that or she was told exactly which page, paragraph on the page, and sentence in the paragraph for each question), she’d still do poorly on the test. I could just picture the quiz being on a chapter covering post Civil War America and in an open book test Peppermint Patty opens to the pre-French and Indian Wars Colonial America chapter.
6. Who shot assassinated President James Garfield?
A few days ago, a comment in another comic reminded me of some courses I had taken. I recalled studying for a exam following a challenging segment of the course, even though the Professor had announced it would be open book. I’m glad I did study. (BTW, I got an “A”).
Baarorso almost 4 years ago
You’re not much of an academic I see, Miss Patty. I can see either waitressing or working at a fast food joint in your future. :/
monkeysky almost 4 years ago
If you ask me, open book tests are more representative of reality, even back then. What geographer would ever try to label a map without a reference on hand?
Deleted Account2623 almost 4 years ago
I’m glad my tests are open-book, I’d be doomed if they weren’t
Dean almost 4 years ago
After 50 years I sometimes open my college chemistry book and see the notes written in the margins for the big final, What an idiot I must have been.
done almost 4 years ago
Fun fact: Data suggests that adv open book test can be just as rigorous as closed book test as long as you are testing at the higher order of thinking rather than memorization.
alanrobisch almost 4 years ago
Charles was possibly the finest cartoonist we have and his humor speaks to the human experience.
alanrobisch almost 4 years ago
He is another Mark Twain
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
Nice try!
mrcooncat almost 4 years ago
PP, your LIFE is an open book …
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
I don’t think Patty’s gonna have a bright future if she keeps this up.
SusieB almost 4 years ago
The key is to open the book before the test
uriel.ruiz2009 almost 4 years ago
Me every day
summerdog almost 4 years ago
She’s still blessed with that enthusiasm!
cubswin2016 almost 4 years ago
I think that she is going to be severely disappointed.
KEA almost 4 years ago
I used to give open book tests (math+science), but students complained they too hard, because I felt free to ask about anything in the book. {…it was all part of my cunning plan bwahahaha}
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
Education as we have it really isn’t for everyone.
Howie Vasive Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I had two open book test in college (90’s) and they were the two hardest, most frustrating exams I ever took. My professors tested at a higher level for open book. The second test was voted on by the class, of which, only three of us voted against it. All three of us had previously had open book test, the others had not.
gantech almost 4 years ago
Setting the bar a bit low, I see…
Thinkingblade almost 4 years ago
What is funny is … talk to any teacher right now and they would gladly take a student who was willing to open and read a textbook.
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
PP is an open and shut case.
knight1192a almost 4 years ago
Of course unless the book only had one page with a single five word sentence on it (that or she was told exactly which page, paragraph on the page, and sentence in the paragraph for each question), she’d still do poorly on the test. I could just picture the quiz being on a chapter covering post Civil War America and in an open book test Peppermint Patty opens to the pre-French and Indian Wars Colonial America chapter.
6. Who shot assassinated President James Garfield?
Peppermint Patty’s answer - Giles Corey
Jogger2 almost 4 years ago
I have bad news for you, Patty. The questions on open-book tests are harder than closed book tests. The hardest tests are the take-home tests.
Jogger2 almost 4 years ago
A few days ago, a comment in another comic reminded me of some courses I had taken. I recalled studying for a exam following a challenging segment of the course, even though the Professor had announced it would be open book. I’m glad I did study. (BTW, I got an “A”).
hagarthehorrible almost 4 years ago
That last panel is truly priceless!