2007-07-03 17:26:59 · 8 answers · asked by Laura 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Translation: Does anyone think our school systems are failing when they read the Yahoo question board?
2007-07-03 17:28:06 · update #1
Yes, and not just based on grammar.
2007-07-03 17:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by BickBingBeck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. My son did a paper comparing Italy to U.S. schools; the Italians said that, although Americans have a higher percentage of college graduates, it is meaningless, because the quality of education here is so low.
Let's face it: public schools are geared for the slowest, the dumbest kids attending school.
Read all of those books, "Why Johnny Can't Read", "Why Johnny Still Can't Read", the "Dumbing Down of American", the "Closing of the American Mind", et al.
My Dad completed only the 8th grade; he had math that I never had, and I have a Master's degree!
In the 1800's, high school graduates had to discourse in Latin and Greek.
Public school failure is a fact.
What are we going to do about it?
2007-07-03 17:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am 15, and I think no...they are not.. It really annoys me when people spell like that, it does not take much more energy to type out the words. Sometimes I can not even read what people are saying because of it.
2007-07-03 17:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by crow_mtt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't need to read yahoos I know the school systems are failing I have lived it....
2007-07-03 17:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by SummerRain Girl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I often think the same thing when I read a cell phone text message.
2007-07-03 17:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by camrylev6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Samantha who just answered the question:
your - possessive
you're - you are
If you are going to comment on grammar make sure your own is right.
2007-07-03 17:36:47 · answer #6 · answered by Rob L 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and if people are to lazy to type maybe they should be taking a nap.
2007-07-03 17:31:08 · answer #7 · answered by pooh 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yea and your one of "them"
2007-07-03 17:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋