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First of all, could we not use the S---S word anymore. I am certain we
could come up with a more civil, polysyllabic word that might be more
appropriate. Many of us would like to raise the bar a bit where this
discussion is concerned, Mr. Swift.
I would really like to know what you believe the problems are. Why are
the scores so bad? With all of the knowledge you possess on the education
issue, I would think have an assessment of why the scores are so low.
I think that I have some ideas, but you seem to speak with the authority
of an expert, so I would really appreciate your reasoning at this
juncture. I am just a parent. I hold no degree in education, so I would
appreciate an opinion for one as seasoned as yourself in the subject.
If the problem is easy to solve, I would think the school districts (
Minneapolis and Saint Paul) would be in great debt to you.
Please share.
Pamela Ellison
Como Park
Saint Paul
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> Here are BASIC Skills Test %passing SPPS 12th grade
> figures for the past couple of years:
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>
> St. Paul District grade 12 reading
> Percent Passing
> 2004 32.77
> 2003 35.60
> 2002 35.29
> 2001 30.80
> 2000 43.66
>
> St. Paul District grade 12 math
> Percent Passing
> 2004 22.84
> 2003 32.54
> 2002 26.44
> 2001 34.13
> 2000 36.00
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> St. Paul District grade 12 writing
> Percent Passing
> 2004 38.43
> 2003 23.17
> 2002 27.35
> 2001 41.53
> 2000 n/a
>
> When they say "basic" they mean basic. The 12th grade
> tests (yes I've taken it) are written at an 8th grade
> average proficiency level.
>
> The math is rudimentary adding, subtracting, dividing;
> nothing fancy like pre-algebra or simple stastistics.
> The reading and writing are likewise simplisticly
> presented.
>
> The main difference between the BST and the MCA is, as
> I said earlier, the BST measures a kids ability to
> actually divide numbers where the MCA just wants to
> prove that the kid knows what division is.
>
> Anyone see anything that "sucks" around here? Not a
> bit right? SPPS are Great!
>
> I'll spare you the 10th and 11th grade scores, they
> might dampen the enthusiasm.
>
> TJSwift
> Cherokee Park Protectorate
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