The Revision Policy

Folks, I'd like to present to you the constructivist approach to testing. It's called The Revision Policy, and it goes something like this...

Session before the test:

Class. I have to test you. I am sorry. I know that it's wrong, but it has to be done. I have no other way of knowing whether you understand this material. Be prepared for a test next week.

Session after the test:

Class, you didn't do so well. Some of you did ok. But most of you have no clue. I am glad I gave you this test, because now I know who needs help. Don't panic. I am not going to fail you. I am not going to give you the solutions, but I will give you another chance. By next week, you can revise every question that you got wrong. In addition to submitting a correct answer, you should also submit an explanation of what you did wrong, and why your answer was incorrect. I'll take the average of the two grades, and that'll be the grade that I count for you.

Ta Da! There you have it. The Revision Policy. (Disclaimer: not appropriate for anyone under the age of 22).