The classes before didnt have to pass them to graduate, only our class and beyond. its so hard now, nothing is right anymore, and that is why kids are so crazy these days, the borad of education is actually set up to fail! and that is not fair!
2006-06-13 13:48:59 · 15 answers · asked by Kendra C 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I don't know but that's so0o0o0o0o f***ed up! I'm gonna graduate in 2010! Grrrrrrr
2006-06-13 13:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by Chels 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are incapable of passing an exit exam that is objective and free from the bias that teachers may exercise when choosing to pass or fail a student, then you really should not be graduating from high school.
A lot of professional organizations work this way. A body can't become a CPA, a doctor, or a lawyer without demonstrating a certain level of competency by passing a license test. I don't see why it is so difficult to understand why this same standard is being applied to high school graduates.
2006-06-13 20:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that the grammatical structure of your question is answer enough. To say that the standards of public school education have fallen off over the past 20 years, would be a gross understatement. Not only is it true that these so-called students cannot compete in the job market, it is also true that character development is sorely lacking, as well. How can a system raise children without the benefits of art, music and literature and consider them "educated"? Of course, budgeting is not your fault nor responsibility. It is, however, up to you to realize that the strength and betterment of yourself and your peers affects more than just yourselves and your immediate amusement.
You and your fellow classmates may be "inconvenienced" by the need to actually apply yourselves to a higher standard but, trust me, the rest of society will thank you. As will your children.
2006-06-13 21:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by zendovex 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason being is that the public schools were flushing too many uneducated brats into society that couldn't read, write or figure math. They blamed it on the teachers, but the teachers hands were tied (and still are) by idiotic politicians that govern schools they know nothing about.
Now the schools are being forced to prove that kids can do the work before they are released into our fragile society.
The politicians will spend millions on testing but the overall education department will still lack for money to improve schools, supplies and materials to educate our children.
At least that is my opinion.
G'day mate,
2006-06-13 20:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by BP 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you are set up to fail. Those tests are not difficult. The go over the basics that a 9th grader should know. If you can't pass that test, why on earth would you want to graduate? If you graduate high school, without a solid education, then you my friend are setting yourself up for failure.
2006-06-13 20:51:19 · answer #5 · answered by FORNIDO 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
actually here in ohio, my daughter has to take it and I(as her mom) was very worried about these tests also, until I looked at some of the test her teacher uses here on computer. because she has not done well on her proficiency tests since 3rd grade, but these tests are actually easy to get at least 75% by the 12 th grade, you have 2 times each year to pass 1 time. 2 times in 10th grade, 2 times in 11th grade, and 2 times in 12th grade. the superintendant of the school as assured me that she will pass, and I have talked to kids that have taken it also.
just breathe and take the tests slowly just like any other tests time. you will be ok with this.
2006-06-13 20:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by cats3inhouse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Class of 06 and 05 did have to take the graduation tests.
2006-06-13 20:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by Simmy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
12 years ago I had to take a new standardized test to get into high school. Many countries also require high school students to pass a standardized exam to graduate and another exam to qualify to attend college - not counting the colleges that require their own exams. I already graduated college with a degree in EE, but I have to take the GRE to get into graduate school. After that, I have to take another exam to sign off on official documents.
It is all fair, you'll get used to it.
2006-06-13 21:01:24 · answer #8 · answered by rflatshoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because the Board of Education is graduating too many senoirs who haven't learned enough material while in school. I don't think their trying to make it harder on you, I think they're trying to make you smarter before you leave. You'd be amazed at how many people I have in my college classes who are still struggling to read.
2006-06-13 20:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by carolinaz_most_wanted85 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because we want to make sure you:
1) can spell and create articulate sentences so that you can express your thoughts, beliefs, and ideas.
2) do math so you understand logical and mathmatical principles in order to apply them
3) know history so you do not contribute the repeating of past mistakes nor forget the individuals who created this nation (and world)
and 4) so you can one day contribute to society in a way that changes it for the better.
it is hard... but you should be getting used to that fact that not everything is easy. school least of all.
2006-06-13 20:54:40 · answer #10 · answered by Diana5384 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋