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I used to let my students retake any quiz they failed, but after switching to a 'one retake per semester' rule, their average scores actually went up by 12%.
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jordan65312d ago
Guess they studied more when they only had one shot.
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lopez.holly12d agoOG Member
Oh, that's a really good point, jordan653. It makes me wonder if the pressure of having just one photo made people plan the shot better in their minds first. They had to really think about light and composition before clicking, instead of just snapping a hundred and hoping one turns out. That mental effort might have taught a different kind of skill. The limit forced a focus we've maybe lost now.
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piper1756d ago
It also meant you had to wait to see if you got it right, which built patience. The whole process from setting up the shot to getting the film back was a lesson in delayed reward. That anticipation is totally gone with instant previews.
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