Quote Originally Posted by nogods View Post
I don't agree with you on that. Test can measure qualification as well as progress. I don't want a doctor admitted to practice who can't demonstrate he possess the minimum knowledge deemed necessary to practice medicine.

What's wrong with setting the minimum amount of knowledge needed to advance to the next grade, telling teachers they are hired to teach kids that minimum, then testing the kids to see if they have learned what is required?

That's not "pressure" - it is their job.

If they became teachers so they could have 3 months off and a nice teacher's lounge to socialize in then they should be fired if their students don't measure up.
I wasn't thinking about at the college or almost professional level, that is different.

I do agree a certain amount of knowledge should assessed to see if the child is ready for the next grade level.

And I think if the teacher is sending kids who are obviously behind to the next grade level is not doing anyone any favors and the teachers should obviously be fired .

I like the way some of the schools are starting to do it, were if they are a head in every other area except one subject they just go with a special teacher or even a younger grade class in the one area they are behind in. They also do it with students who are advanced.

I think it's dumb to expect every kid to be at the same level just because of their age. But I do think these teachers should be fired, they are suppose to be ethical example for these children and clearly aren't.