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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have to agree with the OP. The idea, that form is more important than substance, is crazy in an academic world, and this type of grading sends a completely wrong message. OP’s child will follow directions, I am sure, when those directions actually matter, because that child is clearly intelligent and focuses on what’s important in a given task. [/quote]

I used to work in the university writing lab.  Kids who get a free pass on not following instructions wind up as college students who can't follow instructions. I was so blown away by the shoddy work. Now I see why--people like you tell the kids details don't matter.

Reading instructions is not optional. Ops child is probably very intelligent, but didn't show it on the Spanish test. He needs to learn to read instructions, and this was a good way to teach him.

My son got points counted off on a spelling test because he tries to write too fast and many of his letters look like other letters. He knew how to spell every word. Getting a 50 in a spelling test is what finally motivated him to write more legibly. [/quote]

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