Thread: Michelle Obama to School Chilren': Grades DON'T MATTER!

I disagree with the First Lady on grades-vs-standardized tests.

Having the same GPA can range quite a bit between students. There are schools that are dumbed down and socially promote. There are also those schools that are very challenging with high expectations. Even in my school, we had different classes of types depending on the student’s abilities. We had classes for the slower, medium, and smart kids.

Having standardized tests, like the SAT, etc., are a way of getting through the GPA issues. Every student is judged by the same standard.

Standardized tests are also the way for the states to see where the problem schools really are. Going by grades doesn’t mean much with “No child left behind.â€

Originally Posted by 93camaro

Speaking to a student who had asked whether it's fair to use test scores to measure schools when some students don't speak English well, Mrs. Obama said the tests are "part of the system" and can't be avoided.

That is the one that just pisses me off!!!! Next thing you know everyone will be forced to be held back so they can catch up!!

They are pretty much doing that now with the "No Child Left Behind" act.

When you are a socialist, nothing to do with sucess matters! Socialism makes everyone poor.