I strongly disagree with the whole idea of having everything based on these standardize exams. I understand why government would implement this idea; it can clearly show whether the students are actually understanding this material or not by the score. I do agree with that but only to a certain extend. To say that these test scores will determine whether a teacher is teaching correctly or a student is learning sounds a little ridiculous. The government needs to understand that some students may not have good test taking skills. One of the main reasons is because of the emphasis that is being placed on these exams can add on to a student’s nervousness; which results in getting a bad score. for example, in high school, students are required to take the SAT in order to be accepted into a certain college. SAT had such a great impact on students like me who wanted to go to a good college. Therefore, I was enrolled into a SAT preparation class which my mother had pay thousands of dollars for. In the end, I continued to get the scores which I did not expect to get because it was low. However, I was a A student in my high school and my grade point average was in the 90s. What does that say about the SAT score? Although the grade point average is considered by the colleges, but SAT scores weights heavier in determining whether a student is qualify or not. For students who receive As and have worked hard in the four years of high school, is it fair to say that a student is not qualified because of the SAT?
I believe that students who need special care and attention should be have their own home rooms. However, one again, to a certain extend. Instead of being with students who share similar traits, they should be able to learn with other students. One of the reasons is because just like everyone else, they are curious to learn new things as well as wanting to feel like they belong in this society. A lot of times, people often think that they are different and are not capable of learning, but I think they are wrong. They might learn in a slower pace but they are definitely capable of interacting with other students as well as learning. In my experience, students who needed special attention were placed in my class. They were just like any other students who sat down and listened to the teacher explaining the class material. The only different I would have to say was that they had paras who assisted them. Most importantly, students with disabilities already know that they are some what “different”. Therefore, it is important to encourage these students and allow them to interact with everyone. By being placed in a classroom full of students which they might not be able to relate to, do you think it will benefit students who need extra attention in their future?
