Family Tree by Signe Wilkinson for January 29, 2024
January 28, 2024
January 30, 2024
Transcript:
"It's standardized test day. Can you drive me to school?" "Why?" "I have to do well so my teacher isn't fired, our school ranking goes up..." "And we get more money for gym uniforms." "Ahh, standardized tests." "They so accurately reflect how our world works." "Thanks, Dad."
baraktorvan 8 months ago
Here they are not tied that way; but they are used to direct funds to underperforming schools. But to me testing does not demonstrate knowledge gained, it only test short term recall.
gammaguy 8 months ago
Simon says, “I tried to standardize my test, but it was still far from brilliant.”
fuzzbucket Premium Member 8 months ago
Walk. The exercise will stimulate your brain.
ladykat 8 months ago
Why isn’t Twig asking for a ride, too? Don’t she and Teddy go to the same school?
willie_mctell 8 months ago
I was one of those kids who had a knack for standardized tests. I scored better than some kids I knew were smarter than I am. One of the things they measure most reliably is the ability to take standardized tests.
Teto85 Premium Member 8 months ago
This was in the time of Bush the Lesser.