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Re: [Phys-l] Ca mandates 8th-grade algebra test



My third choice: spelling
"Non-Euclidian Geometry "


Paul Lulai
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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu on behalf of Paul Lulai
Sent: Sun 7/13/2008 11:34 AM
To: Forum for Physics Educators
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] Ca mandates 8th-grade algebra test



I don't understand why the state doesn't mandate a screening process to properly place students. Then hopefully the coursework could be used to pull students from concrete operational to formal operational. I know this still leaves room for a bad screening mechanism and does not have the currently favored 'high stakes test' directly attached, but it seems more appropriate to a larger number of students.

My second choice - Non-Euclidian Geometry for all 8th graders. Why not think outside the 4 straight lined congruently right angled box? I mean if we are really gonna push them...

Paul Lulai
Physics Teacher
US First Robotics Teacher
..:: Medtronic - St Anthony RoboHuskie 2574 ::..
Science Olympiad Coach
St. Anthony Village Senior High
Saint Anthony Village, MN
55418
(w) 612-706-1144
(fax) 612-706-1020
plulai@stanthony.k12.mn.us
http://www.robohuskie.com <http://www.robohuskie.com/> <http://www.robohuskie.com/>
http://prettygoodphysics.wikispaces.com <http://prettygoodphysics.wikispaces.com/> <http://prettygoodphysics.wikispaces.com/>
http://go4st8physics.wordpress.com <http://go4st8physics.wordpress.com/> <http://go4st8physics.wordpress.com/>
http://www.stanthony.k12.mn.us/hsscience/ <http://www.stanthony.k12.mn.us/hsscience/>