Schools and tests; how are these two related to each other? Does it mean that if I ace all my tests and only focus on them I would be a better student? Or that I would know more about life and what to do to succeed? Is it possible that this emphasis on tests, and only tests, to pass a class are pointless? What does that mean if you are a bad test taker? Does it mean your future is basically done because you can not pass a test because you get nervous and don’t do well?What has the measure of education as a test come down to? Unfortunately what we, as students, have come down to is papers and grades deciding our future. Now with all the technology and advancements in our lives today, is that really the only option the school system and society can come up with? I do support the concept that meritocracy is a great idea overall. Meritocracy is the measure which is based on how hard a person works. I am however totally against the standardized test in which I see as the main flaw of meritocracy.
On the other hand, now we also have the sterilization concept. I feel this makes no sense logically since it totally violates the idea of equality and I see it as a violation of human rights.
How can we stop discrimination in schools? How can we improve meritocracy in today’s society?
