High School Graduation Test To Be Phased Out

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The State Board of Education is expected Wednesday to start the process to phase out the test that has caused so much controversy. All of Georgia's public high school students have been required to pass the test since 1995. It has been a stumbling block to some. In the past three years, at least 3,000 students have failed the test multiple times. They have petitioned the state to be able to obtain a diploma. The students in next year's high school freshman class will be expected to pass eight end-of-course tests to graduate.



The state writing test -- will continue to be a requirement for all students at least through 2014-15. Looks like the class of 2011 will be the last one to take this test.
http://www.ajc.com/news/state-to-begin-phasing-865642.html
 
This is another example of how the math curriculum in our public schools is a failure. It appears this subject is the biggest stumbling block for our students as many fail this portion of the graduation test and why we have such a high percentage of college freshmen having to take remedial math. When the state created the graduation tests, they needed to make sure it matched the curriculum taught in the public schools. When there is a curriculm change, they must ensure the graduation tests changes with it.

Our public education system is failing our students because changes are not thought out very well.
 
Foxmeister said:
This is another example of how the math curriculum in our public schools is a failure. It appears this subject is the biggest stumbling block for our students as many fail this portion of the graduation test and why we have such a high percentage of college freshmen having to take remedial math. When the state created the graduation tests, they needed to make sure it matched the curriculum taught in the public schools. When there is a curriculm change, they must ensure the graduation tests changes with it.

Our public education system is failing our students because changes are not thought out very well.
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Looks like they will be keeping the Integrated Math in spite of campaign promises. At least that is what I am hearing from some good sources. Governor Deal just appointed six new members to the Georgia Board of Education . After the appointments, nearly half of the board will be comprised of new members. The board oversees the state Department of Education, setting policy and curriculum for public schools in Georgia.

We shall see what these guys do. There is some speculation that they lean heavily toward Charter Schools but that is just speculation.
 
The math curriculum worked pretty good when I went to school in GA a long time ago. What's with people who feel the need to fix something when it's not broke, but can't figure out how to fix something that is broke?
 
Foxmeister said:
The math curriculum worked pretty good when I went to school in GA a long time ago. What's with people who feel the need to fix something when it's not broke, but can't figure out how to fix something that is broke?
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At this point I think it has a lot to do with money and that doesn't impress me much! They got the kids in this mess and they need to get them out! They need to do it ASAP!!! JMO. One system has spent over 2 million on it. They will find it hard to give up. Paulding doesn't really have any books to speak of so unless I am missing something the cost could not be that great. We will see what they do. I am waiting to see the test results and whether or not they get watered down again.
 
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Foxmeister said:
The math curriculum worked pretty good when I went to school in GA a long time ago. What's with people who feel the need to fix something when it's not broke, but can't figure out how to fix something that is broke?
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At this point I think it has a lot to do with money and that doesn't impress me much! They got the kids in this mess and they need to get them out! They need to do it ASAP!!! JMO. One system has spent over 2 million on it. They will find it hard to give up. Paulding doesn't really have any books to speak of so unless I am missing something the cost could not be that great. We will see what they do. I am waiting to see the test results and whether or not they get watered down again.
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They have work books instead of text books. When I was in public school, we had math text books. What was nice about having them is you could refer to them for instruction when you were stuck on a problem. It was very beneficial. If I was still stuck, I could go to my dad who also knew how to do it. This integrated math is confusing and difficult for parents to help their child work through the problems.
 
Foxmeister said:
newsjunky said:
Foxmeister said:
The math curriculum worked pretty good when I went to school in GA a long time ago. What's with people who feel the need to fix something when it's not broke, but can't figure out how to fix something that is broke?
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At this point I think it has a lot to do with money and that doesn't impress me much! They got the kids in this mess and they need to get them out! They need to do it ASAP!!! JMO. One system has spent over 2 million on it. They will find it hard to give up. Paulding doesn't really have any books to speak of so unless I am missing something the cost could not be that great. We will see what they do. I am waiting to see the test results and whether or not they get watered down again.
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They have work books instead of text books. When I was in public school, we had math text books. What was nice about having them is you could refer to them for instruction when you were stuck on a problem. It was very beneficial. If I was still stuck, I could go to my dad who also knew how to do it. This integrated math is confusing and difficult for parents to help their child work through the problems.
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Have a look at these results. They were from December end of year testing. I can't believe this program is still getting support from the folks who are in the education community. Oh wait, yes I can. :rant

http://www.ajc.com/news/more-students-fail-integrated-867134.html
Thousands of Georgia's teens are continuing to fail final exams as they struggle with the accelerated concepts of integrated math.
 
Good grief, 42.6% failed the Math I exam. That's pathetic.

Districts may soon be free to choose whether to continue teaching integrated math, ditch it or offer both integrated and traditional approaches to freshmen in 2011-12.
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Why not make the decision to give the districts that choice now, so they can begin preparing to change the curriculum well before the next school year starts? If they do decide to give that authority to the districts, why restrict the new curriculum change to just the new freshmen? Why not offer it to the upper classmen as well?

Kathy Cox introduced integrated math when she was the state school superintendent to make Georgia students more competitive for college acceptance.
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I am so glad she is no longer the school superintendent. She made too many bad decisions that have resulted in setting our students up for failure.

“She’s an A student, but she’s gotten B's in math on the grade-level course," Smith said. "There are kids who are in AP classes that are failing that math.

"I have an engineering degree from Purdue, but I can't help. I've tried," she said. "They don't teach it how anybody learned it. They need to go back to traditional."
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I agree they need to go back to the traditional math curriculum. Math teachers aren't even sure how to teach this math. They have a website that they have the kids go to at home that gives them instruction. For any of you who are interested, you can find the website in their math workbooks.
 
Foxmeister said:
Good grief, 42.6% failed the Math I exam. That's pathetic.

Districts may soon be free to choose whether to continue teaching integrated math, ditch it or offer both integrated and traditional approaches to freshmen in 2011-12.
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Why not make the decision to give the districts that choice now, so they can begin preparing to change the curriculum well before the next school year starts? If they do decide to give that authority to the districts, why restrict the new curriculum change to just the new freshmen? Why not offer it to the upper classmen as well?

Kathy Cox introduced integrated math when she was the state school superintendent to make Georgia students more competitive for college acceptance.
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I am so glad she is no longer the school superintendent. She made too many bad decisions that have resulted in setting our students up for failure.

“She’s an A student, but she’s gotten B's in math on the grade-level course," Smith said. "There are kids who are in AP classes that are failing that math.

"I have an engineering degree from Purdue, but I can't help. I've tried," she said. "They don't teach it how anybody learned it. They need to go back to traditional."
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I agree they need to go back to the traditional math curriculum. Math teachers aren't even sure how to teach this math. They have a website that they have the kids go to at home that gives them instruction. For any of you who are interested, you can find the website in their math workbooks.
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If you think so you need to call the BOE members because it is not at all certain they will ditch the integrated math.
 
I tell you what. If the authority is given to the local districts to make the changes, I'll lead the protests to let the BoE know we demand integrated math be removed and there be a return to traditional math.
 
Foxmeister said:
I tell you what. If the authority is given to the local districts to make the changes, I'll lead the protests to let the BoE know we demand integrated math be removed and there be a return to traditional math.
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I think folks who are against it should let the BOE know. How are they going to know if folks don't call them. I think That is a great idea you have there Fox.
 
I think it's a necessary idea. We should be putting those on the BoE we aren't putting up with this crap anymore. We want all the children who attend Paulding County schools to have the opportunity to a quality education that prepares them for college and the work place.
 
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