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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Neocon who wrote (248789)	4/17/2002 4:02:28 PM
From: CYBERKEN	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

<<thus hurting a lot of childrens' grades.>> So you don't think that ignorance-even though imposed on the kid by unionized teachers in a blood-sucking socialized school system-should be reflected in grades?

To: Neocon who wrote (248789)	4/17/2002 4:14:21 PM
From: Kevin Rose	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Yes, some things need to be memorized. Knowing the state capitols is not, IMHO, essential data. I found studies that show how much students remember memorized facts; there is a dramatic drop-off after just a week or so. As far as open book tests, I believe they have their place. For example, handing out World Almanacs, then asking a number of specific questions, tests the students ability to locate information. THAT is a key skill our children need.