Part II

[JRutledge]

Originally posted by zebraman
Rut,

Yes, an essay test would probably be a better way to show rule knowledge (holy cow, did I just agree with you on something about tests?) ..but that would be impractical to say the least. A True/False or multiple choice are probably the only possible ways to distribute and grade a test that is used in such a wide distribution. I believe the Case Book studies are intended to be the "essay" answers to the rules.

Z

True it would be impractical. I would not suggest that this is implemented. But that is the point. Because anwswering questions in a true and false nature, only touch the surface of what knowledge can be proved. And if you are only taking a test one time during the year, what the heck are you doing the rest of the year? That is why I have always said that Casebook reading is much more important to knowledge of the rules. That is where the real rulings and application takes place. The Rulebook only touches the surface and lays a foundation, but does not complete the house. That is what the casebook does.

Peace