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Offline rpm

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« on: May 26, 2007, 04:17:18 AM »
While I don't completely agree with the TAKS test. Even in my day if you did not graduate, you did not walk across the stage. I'm pretty sure there's a reason for that. This sign carried by a protesting FWISD student who will not graduate and walk the stage is an example why.

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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2007, 08:24:26 AM »
DOH! :rofl

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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2007, 09:04:28 AM »
Pass the TAKS or go to Iraq - John Kerry


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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2007, 09:06:56 AM »
To allow those who did not achieve the standard to have a graduation is to cheapen the graduation for those who DID earn it. If you are going to shove everyone accross the stage then it's not a graduation, it's a sham.
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2007, 09:08:57 AM »
ummm

How does one finish at the top of their class and then fail the knowledge assessment test?
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Offline bj229r

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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2007, 09:09:53 AM »
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To allow those who did not achieve the standard to have a graduation is to cheapen the graduation for those who DID earn it. If you are going to shove everyone accross the stage then it's not a graduation, it's a sham.

Yup. Lol, I wouldn't be caught dead holding up a sign that professed I was incapable of graduating from HIGH SCHOOL:rofl
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« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2007, 09:14:37 AM »
I suspect that the average 9th grader could pass the TAKS. Anyone have a link to sample or typical questions?
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2007, 09:14:57 AM »
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Yup. Lol, I wouldn't be caught dead holding up a sign that professed I was incapable of graduating from HIGH SCHOOL:rofl


:D  Yea..or one that said   .......Let  "Are"  Kids......................... .....


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Offline lazs2

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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2007, 09:20:57 AM »
"are" kids don't need to graduate... The case worker will help their single mom daughter fill out the welfare and section 8 forms.

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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2007, 09:25:49 AM »
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:D  Yea..or one that said   .......Let  "Are"  Kids......................... .....


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LMAO I DIDNT NOTICE THAT! I'm fluff'n dying here:rofl :O
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Offline john9001

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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2007, 09:38:48 AM »
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ummm

How does one finish at the top of their class and then fail the knowledge assessment test?


teachers "give" grades, but you have to pass a test.
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2007, 11:34:30 AM »
She should have just drawn a walking stick figure with a square hat…
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Offline rpm

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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2007, 11:35:49 AM »
One of the problems with TAKS is schools have stopped teaching the course and started teaching the test. Higher test scores mean more state and federal money. Whether the kids actually learn anything is secondary.
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« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2007, 12:00:37 PM »
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I suspect that the average 9th grader could pass the TAKS. Anyone have a link to sample or typical questions?


Taks Example

I think the 2 hardest test out of all of them were the writing and  biology TAKS
(I did not take the test featured in the link)
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« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2007, 12:18:39 PM »
you'd think a parent would be upset at the school system for failing to adequately prepare thier kid for college and for the working world.  

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