It would be better for a student's mental health to have to deal with a lot of stress from a less frequent test. Additionally, when passing a course is determined by one or two tests, this prepares students for even bigger tests that are worth even more when they leave undergraduate school and begin graduate school or apply for a competitive job. Having your grade dependent on two tests can be very stressful, but this prepares students for the future. They will begin to get used to high-stakes tests and learn how to prepare for them, which is a necessary skill. Dealing with stress and getting work done on time and to the best of your ability is very important for the future