How Much Do You Value Test Scores? That is such a great question. I think test scores are worth way to much of your grade. Some teachers don’t give a lot of assignments; they just grade you off your participation and tests. I participate but sometimes I don’t do the best on tests. In one of my classes I have a “C” because of one test. If teachers are going to give big tests I think it should be required that they give you other chances just in case you do poor. At the end of the quarter I think if you’re a good student, but your grade is not where you want it I think you should be given a chance to raise it. How would teachers determine if you’re a good student? I think you’re a good student if: you respect your teacher, aren’t a distraction, want a good grade, and turn in all your work. You shouldn’t give someone another chance that hasn’t tried or doesn’t care. That is just a cop out. You have to work to get this opportunity. Mrs. Comp gives us tests, assignments, and participation grades. This is a great variety. Teachers should also teach more than education. They should teach life lessons! If you just take tests and not learn anything outside of school you will not be successful in life. Arapahoe is a great school because it helps gain responsibility. We take what we have for granted!