[etni] Re: bagrut answers for winter exams

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Regarding F & G modules
Our school gave the 5 pt 12th grade class the winter's f & g modules as a 
"test".  Before giving the exam, I sat with a group of teachers and we wrote 
our own answer sheet of what we would accept and what not.  Then I got a 
copy of the marvad answers to these two modules - without all the 
amendments.   I have to say I was surprised at the multitude of answers that 
seemed to be acceptable.  Some of the answers were so general as to be 
almost meaningless.  The only conclusion I could reach is that the questions 
are written in such a vague fashion as to be open to multiple 
interpretrations, where almost anything goes.  Student may answer the same 
question by reaching a conclusion, making an inference, relating to specific 
information and a multitude of other benchmarks.  In my opinion, this 
reflect a poor exam writing techniques on the part of those who write the 
exam rather than good reading comprehension skills on the part of those 
taking the exam.

I would also like to relate to grammatical point in two particular questions 
from the F exam.  For some reason, in questions 2 and 3, the answers given 
begin with a capital letter - To recommend websites / To teach a skill etc.
I want to know whether points are taken off if the student does NOT begin 
with a capital letter.  As far as I understand the English language, "To 
recommend websites" etc. is NOT a sentence and I see no reason for the 
answer to begin with a capital letter.  If the student were to write "The 
role of the experts is to recommend websites", I would agree that a capital 
letter should be used, although personally I feel it would be a little small 
minded to take off points (approximately 1/3 of the value of the question). 
However, why is a capital letter used if the answer is NOT a sentence?

I realize this might seem like a small point, but if this is considered an 
error, a lot of points can be lost.  So, are there any of you out there who 
are marking officially who can help me?
Dena Livne 


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