BEYOND THE REPORT CARD What grades can reveal In many schools, test scores are still treated as the clearest sign of academic success. They...

BEYOND THE REPORT CARD

What grades can reveal

In many schools, test scores are still treated as the clearest sign of academic success. They may reflect memory, speed, and the ability to work under pressure. Even so, such results show only part of a learner’s overall (7) __________ abilities.

What numbers may overlook

Some students perform strongly in timed exams, while (8) __________ demonstrate their strengths through discussion, creativity, or long-term projects. (9) __________ exam scores, teachers should also examine persistence, curiosity, and growth across the school year. A high (10) __________ of consistency between grades and classroom performance may suggest that testing has value, but it cannot prove that scores fully capture ability.

Towards fairer judgement

A more balanced view of achievement combines tests with observation, reflection, and feedback. When schools (11) __________ sound judgements instead of relying only on neat figures, they are more likely to identify quiet but capable learners. As a result, assessment becomes not only more dependable but also more (12) __________.

Question 7: A. cognitive        B. competence        C. proficiency        D. intellectual 

Question 8: A. another        B. the other        C. others        D. the others

Question 9: A. In defiance of        B. Contrary to        C. Rather than        D. Beyond

Question 10: A. amount        B. degree        C. number        D. plenty

Question 11: A. pass        B. have        C. exercise        D. create

Question 12: A. measurable        B. selective        C. competitive        D. equitable