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I would say it's possible that they did not receive a more rigorous education since we may not know what they were educated on beyond these questions. What if t
by talmand 12y ago
I would say it's possible that they did not receive a more rigorous education since we may not know what they were educated on beyond these questions. What if the students of the era were specifically prepared to answer these questions for this test much like how US children are educated today? A good portion of my children's education is tied solely to passing standardized tests. Sometimes to the detriment of a more balanced education.
- jff 12y agoOn the website it says seventh grade students were encouraged to start studying for it, so focus on the test was high even then.
- engi_nerd 12y agoIt's clear from this test that the curriculum was defined and a body of knowledge was expected to be mastered. That's what I mean by rigor. My experiences in that same school system starting some 77 years later did not reflect a similar rigor (and was not complete in your sense, either).