MS>DM>  RM> then we can have exit exams which certify that a graduate has
  >DM>  RM> attained certain skills or a certain base of knowledge.  As
  >DM>  RM> it is now, a graduate may, or may not, know much of ANYTHING!
  >DM>  RM> ___
  >DM>  OK I'll buy it:-)  This alone is cause enough to support the cause.
MS>    You'll "buy" the idea that an exit exam will insure
  >that the HS grad will be knowledgable?
  >    North Carolina has had for at least 10 years a HS competency test
  >required for graduation.  Do you think that means all North
  >Carolina HS grads are functionally literate, able to do
  >7th-8th grade prealgebra, and able to handle work or
  >college?
Texas I believe has multi level exams as does Arkansas.  While they do
not ensure every students success it helps a great deal in the decision
making about what is and is not working in the system.  The only problem
is that the standard is TOOOOOO Low for passing onto the next level.
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