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mopinko

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2. on this i think we agree.

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Sat Oct 25, 2014, 08:21 PM

Oct 2014

high stakes testing should be taken w a grain of salt.
focusing on the ability to regurgitate factoids is a pox.

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Submissiveness required by zero tolerance, no excuses. Loss of individuality by high stakes testing [View all] madfloridian Oct 2014 OP

and "reform" proponents have the gall to claim they teach "critical thinking" zazen Oct 2014 #1

on this i think we agree. mopinko Oct 2014 #2

Thanks madfloridian Oct 2014 #3

They don't want critical thinkers with individuality. CrispyQ Oct 2014 #4

That quote is the epitome of hypocrisy, LWolf Nov 2014 #5

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