2006-09-27 13:16:52 · 10 answers · asked by Nicanor B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
I understand the reasoning for going to college . . but what about the kids who will NeVeR go to college?? . . I think it's a bit extreme . . . and it has totally ruined education as a whole . . because now school is no longer "fun" . . teachers have had to tailor their curriculum to fit a test . . . and the kids have gotten so used to it, that for classes where there is no test, they don't think it's important . . and the classes where there is a test, after the test is taken, they shut down . . . I think it was one of the worst decisions they could have made . . .
2006-09-27 13:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by ♥LoisLane♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes? No? Maybe? And it should include automotive technology, woodworking and carpentry skills, electronics, music theory, etc.
The basic problem with standardized testing is that it only tests academic skills. Some of the smartest kids I've known have been smart in other areas that include useful everyday skills. Not all students are college material, but they contribute to society in other ways which cannot be tested with standardized testing.
On of my favorite students couldn't pass a test to save his life, but he had heart. I would hire him to work for me because he was honest, hard-working, and reliable. He was basically intelligent, but in ways that wouldn't pass a standardized test.
2006-09-27 14:04:51 · answer #2 · answered by RDW928 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a perfect world where every teacher was qualified and schools had budgets that allowed them access to necessary resources, no.
In the real world, where some teachers have never studied the theory and/or practice of teaching in a post-secondary situation, and school budgets restrict opportunities for inquiry-based, student-driven learning, it seems like the only way to reasonably assess whether or not students have met the learning objectives.
2006-09-27 13:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good lord - they should have to pass something. As it is, the tests that USA high school students must pass to graduate are WELL BELOW 12th grade level. Welcome to the continued dumbing down of everything. Baltimore city recently passed a bill that allows kids to pass with all Ds. AAAGH.
2006-09-27 13:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've taken the highschool exit exam and found it to be useless:
it was compiled on only the first two years of highshool
if they are to take an exam then it should be accumalative of all four years.
but they're pretty stupid. It's just one more of the many tests that students have to take.
2006-09-27 13:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by greek_book_italian_goddess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do you realize how many students walk out of HS and aren't able to read even a Dick & Jane book? Let alone spelling.
2006-09-27 13:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by Alterfemego 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - I believe that they should. The test should cover literacy and numeracy skills, as well as general knowledge questions.
It's time that the population started getting smarter - not dumber.
2006-09-27 13:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by madilayn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Considering what I have seen coming out of schools the past 5 years.....YES YES AND YES!!!
2006-09-27 13:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, to make them competitive enough in college life
2006-09-27 13:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by jen jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats what the graduation exams are for.
2006-09-27 13:23:55 · answer #10 · answered by Shelby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋