Welcome to the Conversation Club

February 8, 2024
Topic vocabulary

• grades
• scores
• KPI, QPI
• metrics
• quali ication
• certi ication
• degree
• standardized
• elitism
• inequality
• plagiarism
• to plagiarize (AmE)
• to plagiarise (BrE)
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• Do you think grades accurately re ect a person's
intelligence and potential?
• How much weight do you believe should be placed
on standardized test scores in the education system?

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• How do you think the emphasis on grades and test
scores affects students' mental health and well-being?
• Do you think the emphasis on high grades
and prestigious quali cations perpetuates
elitism and inequality in society?

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• Should quali cations like degrees and certi cations be considered
the sole measure of competence in certain professions?
• How should employers evaluate job candidates who may not
have traditional quali cations but possess relevant skills and
experience?
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• What is your opinion on your KPIs or
QPIs at work? Are they achievable or
unrealistic?