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To: avacado
Although that test is an urban myth, it would be a useless one if it were real. Take a good hard look at what it DOESN'T ask.

No algebra, geometry, trig beyond the most basic level. For the most part, it's 4 function math

World History - Nothing

Science - no bio, chem, or physics. A little earth science, but even there very basic

English - no request to create a paragraph, simply rote memory type questions

Geography - centered on the US, with a brief mention of Europe. I guess the rest of the world doesn't exist

Other areas missing - philosophy, classic American and British literary works, any evidence of reading comprehension, music, ancient history, major documents and their importance (Magna Carta, Declaration of Independence, etc), European history, US Government, Comparing governmental systems --- and those are just scratching the surface.

It looks hard to us because of unfamiliar terms, but it is hardly comprehensive of what even a 5th grader can do now

26 posted on 05/13/2008 1:06:43 PM PDT by SoftballMominVA
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To: SoftballMominVA; redpoll; avacado

I is not bery smart like you is but that aren’t what them werds say. Snopes does not challenge the authenticity of the exam but challenges the idea that it proves the superiority of a ninteenth century education. But what do I know? I only have an IQ of 335, just like everyone else on the internet.


30 posted on 05/13/2008 4:37:13 PM PDT by MARTIAL MONK (I'm waiting for the POP!)
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