> I've never considered "fear" when I was told that I got to > have more than x score to pass in next grade. That's just > called expectations - and settings

> I've never considered "fear" when I was told that I got to > have more than x score to pass in next grade. That's just > called expectations - and settings expectations on your > growth as a human being is a positive thing. We are talking about small children here. Specifically five to seven year old children being admitted to school in the Globe and mail article. Managing and setting expectations should be done age apropriately. Telling a seven year old that you are going to fail this grade unless you get so and so on an exam is far from appropriate and not a positive thing. It will most certainly instill fear and anxiety in a lot of small children. > Would you think it's acceptable that a 12 years old still > can't read properly? Don't be silly. It's hardly an appropriate comment in any case as litteracy in Finland is at 100% in age groups 15 and older. > Because that's what happening in several countries now > where we have removed any barrier to ensure kids have a > certain level to progress on the education ladder. Which countries are we discussing now?