what are your thoughts on parents getting paid cash if their kids pass SOL tests?

Question

I thought the concept is great! but what do you think. I'm open to pros and cons equally. GO!

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here's the problem with the SOL tests itself. In va if you do not pass the last SOL test your senior year-regardless of having an A or B average-you do not graduate. The SOL are state funded and many schools who do not meet SOL standards are not receiving state money. so in order for the school to receive its full funding they expect everyone to pass the SOL's. this to me-as far as not graduating- is not fair to students with very high GPA who may not take the SOL seriously.

Answer 1

thats like you going to work, but your parents getting the paycheck
but if you have nice parents they might give you the money, so i guess its good

Answer 2

I think waaaay too much emphasis is placed on taking and passing tests, and this is ridiculous. Teach the students the subject and if they pass the test based on what they learn, great. When (and if) they get into college, these students will be in REAL trouble if all they've learned is how to pass tests and not how to study.

Answer 3

Most of these ridiculous tests are "studied for" in class. Many have unreal consequences for not being passed. Florida's FCAT, if you do not pass it, it doesn't matter if you pass all your other classes with "A's", you fail that year. Too bad life doesn't depend on passing tests to live. Do you realize that most kids now cannot read a clock with "hands" on it?