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impartialobserver » 17 May 2022, 2:08 pm » wrote: ↑

17 May 2022, 2:08 pm

I have to make it short but I would start with taking the data out of the equation. In Nevada, it is highly data driven. ie, test scores. Teaching to the test does not work. There is no way to spin it, dice it, or dissect it. Teaching someone to memorize a set of concepts/ideas/facts in hopes of attaining a pre-determined result does not help someone truly understand. I could get you to memorize the teams that have won the Stanley Cup  (hockey) but that does not mean that you would truly understand what it takes to win the Cup.

True, but this has been a debate for decades. Nevada isn't the only school that is obsessed with testing. I played around with the idea of not even having grades. Students tend to be less motivated to learn or understand material when they have to reach a certain grade. They have more motivation and incentive to obtain a particular grade, then they do in just learning. It's easy to beat the system. It's not hard to get an A in a class, while not learning a thing. So, why not take out the variable that overshadows the learning? They would still get credit, but just not a grade. This way, they don't have the stress and pressure of obtaining a certain GPA. They are now free to learn.