@jesse’sgirl
No arguments from me on your post. Interestingly, your post brings into question “Does the test/grade
guarantee mastery of the skill being sought”. I actually don’t know the answer (I suspect it is “it depends”) but I had a technical degree that many skills were never tested despite being needed for future class material or employment. It was definitely a consideration when skipping a class. I admittedly sat through many classes learning skills that had no impact on my grade for that class. It is just one of the many considerations when you evaluate the merits of skipping a class. I would never say to skip classes without understanding the current and future ramifications.
Your pretty insightful, I definitely had a lot of freedom in high school and college. Great supportive parents with lots of guidance but they definitely believe in letting you make your own choices and then living with the consequences. Lots of late night pro/con and what if talks with my Dad. But they always ended with its your choice and I love you.