I have a paper to write, and I wanted some opinions. How have educational reforms such as the "No Child left behind" act affected already smart students? Also, how has it affected their chances in the real world, and include any examples if you can. Thanx!
2007-01-20 09:03:21 · 3 answers · asked by fantasylover830 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
This is in the US
2007-01-20 09:36:16 · update #1
NCLB has only been implemented in the United States. It does affect already "smart," students, because all the resources are being funneled to those schools and students that are not making their AYP, or Annual Yearly Progress.
Unless a student is labeled as, "gifted," and therefore in Special Education, those already doing well tend to be ignored because schools and teachers are being punished for any students not making the minimum level grade - even if they are a Down's child. Pretty stupid as is, right?
It could work - if we simply demanded progress in each and EVERY child, and money was not taken away from good schools and students to give to poorer performing ones.
2007-01-20 09:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by CC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the schools have either misinterpreted what the act means, or just have blown it. Not only are they dumbing down classes and tests to the lowest level, they are saying that no matter what no kid will be staying back. This helps no one, and the smart students are both bored and distracted by the idiots they keep on promoting upwards.
2007-01-20 16:14:27 · answer #2 · answered by tomhale138 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What country is this in?
2007-01-20 09:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋