Exams have performance variance. Otherwise you're only getting a pass/fall signal in any case.
Grading assignments just punishes people that don't cheat on their homework. It's worse than worthless, it actively helps the worst students.
Exams are the only fair way to evaluate if someone knows something (written or oral, in person). Take homes and attendance are just window dressing.
Grading assignments just punishes people that don't cheat on their homework. It's worse than worthless, it actively helps the worst students.
Exams are the only fair way to evaluate if someone knows something (written or oral, in person). Take homes and attendance are just window dressing.