• Flying Squid
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    66 days ago

    so if you excel in mathematics, your assigned to an advancement class

    Someone isn’t doing that in English class…

    • @Alteon
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      16 days ago

      I mean, if your reading at an 11th grade level while in 5th grade, why should you be forced to stay in a 5th grade level class? It becomes boring and students stop applying themselves. I was reading things in 5th grade that most of my peers would have never read. I would destroy an 600+ page book in a week. I understand that there are foundations that need to be built, but having a one size fits all method of education I worry does more harm than good. I honestly feel that a school of this style would have allowed me to truly excel, instead…I never even got to really apply myself. I got through school fine, but it just felt like a waste of time. I almost didn’t even go to college - felt like it was going to be a waste of time. It wasn’t until I actually got into college that I realized education gives you back what you put into it…It was the first time I was ever truly challenged, and good lord that woke me up.

      • Flying Squid
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        56 days ago

        See above, re English class.

        We can start with this:

        Then maybe this.

        Then maybe think about whether or not you are the best person to come up with ideas regarding other people’s education.

        • @Alteon
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          36 days ago

          Ha 😂. Sorry. Yeah, typing on a phone is difficult at times. It’s just a hypothetical. A thought experiment. It’s also 4am, cut me just a little slack. Have a good night/morning!