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As for tests, they're all inherently biased. I think "test preperation" is bullcrap, because you shouldn't PREPARE for just the test. The test is supposed to test your knowledge of the subjects, not your ability to study for the test.
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Originally Posted by chr0mius
I think the entire system is flawed, and obviously tests are flawed. The problem with the system is the fact that parents believe equality is key. That'* not necessarily the best answer. I'm not saying put black people in a school and put white people in a better school. We need advanced schools for higher testing students. Our schools should have different levels for different students. Someone that has trouble reading may need more attention, but the student who wants to read literature is sitting around wasting his time while the other student is slowing him down. A school that focuses on helping students learn can help under achieving students. I'm sure intelligent people can tell you that they remained largely unchallenged in public school, and were unprepared for the challenges of college.
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Originally Posted by Allmachtige
Originally Posted by chr0mius
I think the entire system is flawed, and obviously tests are flawed. The problem with the system is the fact that parents believe equality is key. That'* not necessarily the best answer. I'm not saying put black people in a school and put white people in a better school. We need advanced schools for higher testing students. Our schools should have different levels for different students. Someone that has trouble reading may need more attention, but the student who wants to read literature is sitting around wasting his time while the other student is slowing him down. A school that focuses on helping students learn can help under achieving students. I'm sure intelligent people can tell you that they remained largely unchallenged in public school, and were unprepared for the challenges of college.
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