Posted on 08/21/2013 1:23:25 PM PDT by JeffAdams_MI
WASHINGTON — Almost a third of this year’s high school graduates who took the ACT tests are not prepared for college-level writing, biology, algebra or social science classes, according to data the testing company released Wednesday.
The company’s annual report also found a gap between students’ interests now and projected job opportunities when they graduate, adding to the dire outlook for the class of 2013.
“The readiness of students leaves a lot to be desired,” said Jon Erickson, president of the Iowa-based company’s education division.
The ACT reported that 31 percent of all high school graduates tested were not ready for any college coursework requiring English, science, math or reading skills. The other 69 percent of test takers met at least one of the four subject-area standards.
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No question that the majority of Americans are content to engage in narcissistic self gratifying activities, will never realize their potential and make marginal if any contribution to the greater good. It has been the genius of productive capitalism that engaged individuals with talent and ambition can accomplish great things that enhance the culture. Of course Obama and his socialist commissars with their “you didn’t build that” mentality are trying mightily to put an end to even that.
The ACT is not taken by all students, but by those seriously considering college, making this report even more depressing.
Not only that, college was tough. Even in the mid-'60s, unless you could take a full course load and pass, you didn't get to stay. It was pretty much a full-time job to do well.
The question that has no answer is why poorly qualified students would get into college, be offered loans, and accept them. Students should be accountable for what they do or don't do in HS. Until that happens, achievement isn't going to happen.
FWIW, the top 5% or so is more qualified than ever. The intelligent, motivated students understand that they have to be incredibly well qualified to get into colleges and courses that aren't a waste of time.
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