High Schools Fail Thanks To Grade Inflation And Social Promotion

Toogood Reports ^ | December 5, 2001 | Vin Suprynowicz

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[Alberta's Child]

And I just got an e-mail from a co-worker who nearly blew a gasket at a meeting when one of the representatives from another consultant on the team used the phrase "more gooder" to describe a "better" option for a major construction project.

[NYConservative]

I thought the registers computed change for them.

[Verax]

Even among college freshmen who arrived at UNLV in the fall of 2001 with high school GPAs of 3.0 or higher, nearly 40 percent ended up enrolled in remedial English and math classes at the university

HOLY SH!T...amazing.

Homeschool all the way baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[glc1173@aol.com]

Being that high-school kids largely choose their own courseload, I can't think of any who belong in college who couldn't get that 3.0 high-school average UNLV wants!

"3.0 average" means a kid gets one A for every C - or 2 As for every D!
That means that any kid who can get an A in phys ed and an A in health can get a D in algebra and still have that "B average." Is that too much to ask of wannabe college freshmen?

And that's aside from the "grade inflation" issue itself; the reality is that few government-school teachers will give even the dumbest middle-class kid a C.

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[rainingred]

Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

Reminds me of a time (in Maryland) where my wife was shopping in a K-Mart.  She picked up something at a "Blue-Light Special" which was marked down to 50 cents - with 50% off of that.  When my wife took it to the cashier, and tried to get the 50% discount, the cashier replied: "K-Mart don't give nothing away for free."  It took a manager to explain to the cashier what needed to be done.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity.

As someone who works with "supposedly" intelligent scientists and codewriters, I can attest to this.

[ladyjane]

And then there was the guy who was told his bill was $10.66. He said"Oh, 1066, Battle of Hastings." The checkoutperson said "Huh?" The man explained that 1066 was the year of the Battle of Hastings. The checker responded after a pause, "Can you do that with any number?"

[Lewite]

High School grads in Birmingham, Alabama cannot fill out employment forms. Reading and writing skills are not required to graduate. Most go to work for the U.S. government . Many teachers bought their degrees from a now defunk college. After an investigation, years ago, it was made public that the school system would have to shut down if the perpetrators were fired. They all have tenure now!!!!

[hsszionist]

Ignorant slaves are the easiest to control. Why else would the socialists imbed themselves in the educational system.

[sharktrager]

And then there was the guy who was told his bill was $10.66. He said"Oh, 1066, Battle of Hastings." The checkoutperson said "Huh?" The man explained that 1066 was the year of the Battle of Hastings. The checker responded after a pause, "Can you do that with any number?"

Sure! Fortunately the Battle of Hastings is an annual event. I have fond memories of exchanging Battle of Hastings cards in school, and erecting my family's Battle of Hastings display in the front yard.

Ahh. Memories.

[sharktrager]

Hey, I went to Defunk College! I majored in Bringin' da Noise.

[TontoKowalski]

I somehow get the impression that the Bastard King brought you toys, too.

[Engine82]

Social Promotion problems start long before a student enters high school. The problem is a K-5 problem. As an educator I would estimate most of the problems are caused by the most important teacher is a students life. That teacher is the parents of students. Often students enter school not knowing their colors or ABC's. In addition their parents have not read to them. Numerous research studies show there is a direct correlation to students who are read to and academic success.

Much is also said concerning behavior in schools. Bad behavior starts again with the students most important teacher. I make it a practice to call students parents at work who are stealing their classmates ability to learn by misbehaving. I have found when a parent says "I will take care of the problem" I never have another problem with the student in question. When the parent says "I just can't do anything with my child" there is little I can do (except call the local prision and reserve a cell for a later date). You can also make this assumption with students who must be medicated. A parenting (home environment) problem can usually be found.

Before anyone flames me as a member of a teachers union I am not. I personally believe about 15% of the teachers in education are unable to do the job and should be FIRED. I also believe you can look at any other job and find the same. People who are not good at what they do and they should be fired.

As far as grade inflation goes it is a reality. Generally grade inflation is driven by whining parents and gutless teachers or administrators. In Georgia we have the HOPE scholorship which pays tuition for any student with a B average in college. This program was created by a democRAT governor who is now a U.S. Senator. If you think back da slickmister proposed such a program nationally. Lose your B and you lose your schlolrship. Therefore parents get involved and apply pressure.

Is social promotion a giant problem. Sure it is however the only way to stop it is by motivtating parents during the first 5 years of students life to be great teachers and prepare their children for a formal education.