Imagine your teacher wasn’t allowed to give homework or tests. How could she possibly assign grades to students? She'd grade the intangibles, like:
1. Are you pleasant? Respectful? A nice addition to the class?
2. Do you seem genuinely interested in the material?
3. Are you asking questions?
4. Do you contribute to class discussion?
5. Would the class be missing something if you stopped showing up?
The thing is, the intangibles are important. They’re what make you stand out in class and leave you memorable to teachers. They’re also the qualities that colleges are looking for when reading letters of recommendation.
So yes, get the homework and the tests right. But don’t forget to give your teacher the intangibles, too.