You make some valid points here. I try to explain comprehensive finals to my seniors in chemistry and physics, and why I require comprehensive finals in my classes. They don't always understand we are trying to teach them new things as well as prepare them for the future. I guess we keep doing what we do, and hope that eventually they will appreciate us, even if it isn't right now! >>> avancil@xxxxxxxxxx 1/5/2006 7:04 am >>> *************************************************** Replying to this email will send it to the entire group--use individual email addresses if you wish to direct a response to individual members. To post to the mailing list, send email to kact@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe, change your settings or to search the archives, visit //www.freelists.org/list/kact