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And that's the whole problem. They're trying to manage kindergarteners. I find the attitude that I assume must be driving this agenda to be so presumptuous as
by jasonwocky 12y ago
And that's the whole problem. They're trying to manage kindergarteners.
I find the attitude that I assume must be driving this agenda to be so presumptuous as to be infuriating. In order to test something, you must know what it is you expect that thing to be at the time of the test.
The very notion that we can codify these expectations of 6 year olds really drives me nuts. Let them be whoever the hell they want to be, without worrying about whatever society thinks it needs from them, a little longer.
- sp332 12y agoNo, I don't think learning basic literacy skills is really going to crimp some kid's style. And I don't understand what you mean about testing. I was given a test on how well I could follow directions before they let me into kindergarten, and the test wasn't exactly strict. Maybe you're just not very good at writing tests? Just because you can't think up a good test doesn't mean they don't exist.
- jasonwocky 12y agoI don't think you read what I wrote. I could come up with all kinds of shit I want 6 years olds to do, and come up with tests for it. The point isn't whether or not I could. The point is whether or not I should.
- sp332 12y agoI don't know what else to say except, as a former six-year-old, yes please? Reading isn't an academic exercise. It made my life so much better when I was six.
- jasonwocky 12y agoIf a five year old wants to learn how to read better, then teach them. If they don't, let them learn something else.