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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To me that just means that girls are better students. They tend to study more, so I'd expect them to do better on class room tests. Standardized tests aren't as heavily weighted towards those with good study habits, so I'd expect that advantage to disappear. [/quote]
yes, my DS in a HS magnet program even says that girls are better students and care way more about grades and school than boys.

Boys are not well suited to the classroom setting of sitting still and listening, and wanting to please the teacher.

Obviously, that doesn't mean that boys aren't smart. But, they aren't school smart as much as girls are, but when they take standardized tests, boys often score better in math, especially.[/quote]

It is well known in the US that boys score better on tests, including finals and standardized tests, than on classwork, homework, etc., and girls score better on classwork and homework than on big tests.  So changing grading to give more weight to classwork, homework, and participation helps girls'grades and hurts boys' grades.  Since we want to grade for equity, then we change grades this way.  But is it really equitable?[/quote]
This is why going test optional is not going to help boys.[/quote]

America going test Optional for k-12, college and grad schools will hurt everyone, big time. [/quote]

No. It only hurts those who either naturally excel at taking tests or have access to intensive prep.[/quote]

Sorry but lots of smart m, hard working kids retain what they learn quite well and can demonstrate it on quizzes, tests, etc.

Did you know that when applying to private schools you have to take a math and reading test as part of the application packet? Some are given online - like Starr- but many are 2 hours at the school in a Saturday, take their own tests.

So not all of life is Optional to show your knowledge and skills.  Many students actually have knowledge and skills and can tell you all about them any time, any test, any assignment. Let them.[/quote]

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