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Meh -- I wouldn't do it unless my kids were actually going to take a standardized test in the near future and I just wanted to make sure they were acquainted with the format and types of questions they would see. Even then, I would not spend that much time on it because it's not that important in the scheme of things. No one in college cares how your kids do on standardized tests other than the SAT/ACT. I feel our time is better spent on regular schooling.
ETA: I just saw your post about your oldest and Algebra -- unless your child is actually going to take the test you are looking at, I would not use old standardized tests if I were you. Instead, I would use something like a free trial of ALEKS to assess your child's Algebra skills. Then, using that assessment, I would go back and strengthen the skills that are not solid yet, either by using something like ALEKS, or Khan Academy or just a different Algebra curriculum. Again, it makes no difference what public schools use as standardized tests. Only the SAT and ACT will matter when it comes time for applying to colleges. Get ready for those tests, most certainly, when the time comes. Don't worry about other standardized tests. HTH.
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What an adorable story -- can't wait to have my dds read it!
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No -- except for a few picture books when I was a toddler. (Dr. Suess and the like). I was an avid reader on my own, though. I was constantly checking out lots of books from the library and reading, reading, reading.
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LOL! This reminds me of the books that my kids love called "F on Exams" or something like that. "Find x. It's right there" "What is a dialect? Doctor Who's worst enemy", etc.
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My dds loved their Calico Critters house, but they also had a KidKraft house that we got from Costco similar to this one. It had a working elevator and they had dolls that were about Barbie sized (can't recall the name of them) that fit in it. They loved that one, too. It was quite sturdy and lasted for years.
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Would love a Spanish class for high school!
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We have a Subaru Forester and really love it. It is roomy and reliable. When we bought it, we were also looking at the Chevy Equinox. I found that I liked the Forester better in terms of driving and being able to see clearly in all directions. I think the gas mileage was slightly better on the Forester, too, especially when comparing the numbers on Consumer Reports.
eta: our Forester is a 2010.
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It means that if you're doing Saxon Math 54 and above, which would include Algebra 2 and Advanced Math, then you grade it as Saxon recommends. I haven't seen the tests for those, so I don't know what they look like. Unless the publisher says to give partial credit for answers, then you don't give partial credit, which is what this discussion is about.
Yes, I fully understand that is what this discussion is about. First of all, the publisher does not provide anything within the materials that dictates a strict 5 point deduction regardless of how many parts there are to a problem, or otherwise. It wouldn't make sense to do so, especially if part of a problem is correct -- that would deny a student credit for correctly done work. It makes infinitely more sense to deduct up to five points per problem, depending on how many parts the student gets correct, and how much their work is correctly done, which demonstrates concept comprehension, particularly in the upper levels. Your strict 5 point approach would seem to apply more in the lower levels, where the work is much simpler. I can see you have the opposite view, but I seem to recall you don't have personal experience teaching Algebra and above, so it may be that you aren't as intimately familiar with the material as someone who personally does teach it.
We also use Hake Grammar and I use similar principles grading those tests. Students get credit for what they get correct, and do not receive credit for what is incorrect.
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Unless you're doing Saxon Math 54 and above. Really.
Um, my girls are doing Algebra 2 and Advanced Maths, respectively. I'm not sure what you mean by this comment.
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I agree that it's more important to use the tests as a guide to show what your child needs to review. However, this year, I have started "grading" the tests. I typically give partial credit for setting up a problem correctly, and working through correctly, even if the answer is not correct. There are also usually a couple questions that have two or three part answers and, in that case, I will give credit for any of the answers that are correct, deducting the appropriate percentage for any wrong answers. I always have my dds review any questions marked incorrect and redo their work to re-submit to me.
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Scotland
How hard is it to get citizenship, I wonder?
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SDSU offers free tuition to students graduating from a San Diego high school who have a 4.0 average and at least 1400 (CR + M) on the SAT.
That said, SDSU is about 6-7K per year, and UC schools are about 13K per year. This is tuition only. Room and board will triple those prices, roughly. I know these aren't very pricey compared to some schools, but yikes, it is a lot to us!
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http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/01/us/kentucky-accidential-shooting/index.html
This happened 2 years ago. I'd bet my life savings that these adults trotted out the same line of crap ---"my kids know not to touch a weapon, we keep ours in a safe place, ours has to be loaded and nearby so we can kill the assorted rodents or bad guys, my kids know how to shoot a gun, we live in a hunting community." Don't even get me started on the moron grandma who claims it was just her turn to die. Yep, good choice, god, take that baby by blasting a hole through her vital organs, give that little boy a horrible start to his life.
Are there responsible gun owners? Sure. But a HUGE amount are no more than imbeciles. I don't think charges were filed in this case. I feel so sorry for the boy, having to grow up in a family of irresponsible hicks.
ETA-- Google Scio, NY 2007 boy shoots cousin. This dead girl is the grandkid of one of my husband's cousins. Same scenario-- hunting enthusiasts, kids familiar with guns, adults believing they have taught the kids gun safety rules. Many in the extended family hoped the grandma would be sitting in jail for a long time. Basically it divided the family. Permanently.
There are no words. :crying:
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There has been dissent in many (most?) of our landmark decisions. Historically the Court has been hesitant to restrict the interpretation of a right after it has been expanded in a previous decision.
Sure! But nothing's ever certain, especially when the vote was so close. And it's too simplistic to say something to the effect, "The USSC has decided this issue" without noting that, by the way, this decision was not unanimous -- there were 4 justices that vehemently disagreed and had good reasons for their disagreement. Lawyers do recognize this kind of thing, but the general public does not always see the nuances.
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It is cut and dried until that decision is reversed.
I realize the majority opinion will control unless/until it is overturned (and it may well be...times change....the makeup of the Court changes, etc). What I meant was -- many of the best legal minds in this country vehemently disagree with the majority's interpretation of the 2nd Amendment, that's all.-
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Because it isn't that clear that arms are only for use with a militia.
1.) There was a common law right to keep and bear arms before the Constitution was written. The early settlers were generally well armed for the times.
2.) Various state constitutions, many written around the same time, list self defense as a reason for the right.
3.) In practice, the ownership of personal firearms was relatively unregulated for a large period of our history.
4.) District of Columbia v Heller ruled that a right to own a firearm exists unconnected to service in a militia.
With that said, that doesn't mean that ownership cannot be regulated. The USSC has upheld concealed carry laws, restrictions on firearms, and various other gun control regulations.
True, the USSC has upheld the right to own a firearm unconnected to service in a militia, but only by a bare majority vote. Justice Stevens, Souter, Ginsberg and Breyer dissented in DC v. Heller. I'm not disagreeing with what you are saying, but just pointing out that there are those on the USSC who vigorously disagree with the majority opinion. It's not quite so cut and dried.
Carry on!
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Just want to make sure everyone knows The Onion is NOT a news source. They are satire. The quotes and the article are not real. I'm not sure if anyone I quoted above except gardenmom5 are aware of that.
Thank you. Yes, I am aware of that. Still a sad state of affairs.
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We like Scientific American and National Geographic.
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"‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens"
http://www.theonion.com/article/no-way-to-prevent-this-says-only-nation-where-this-36131
So sad.
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So inspiring! Thanks for this. :hurray:
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:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: She was adorable. So sorry!
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Well...some of the homes I have seen that look like theirs have very large screen tvs. Most of the kids around here have plenty of access to video games; income level doesn't seem to make a difference. I don't understand it myself, but I guarantee you it is happening.
I agree that kind of thing happens. It would just be surprising to me.
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No, me either. I don't think *anything* is *the* factor.
I think there are a number of factors that may have direct and indirect effects, not all of which are feasible to address legislatively. (FTR, I don't think video games are addressable legislatively, even if the evidence did irrefutably point to a causal link to violence).
I'd be surprised if this particular family's kids had any regular access to video games, in any event. At least from the outward appearance of their home -- it looks like they were rather poverty stricken.
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Coming back to the discussion, I am speechless as to how the arguments evolved.
So all you who grew up with guns and never even though of touching them have children who absolutely always do what you tell them, never touch anything that is forbidden, obey your rules even when you are absent? Wow. I have good kids, but I would not presume to claim the above.
If you think the legal system can't and should not touch the parents, I sure hope a civil suit will and the parents of the victim sue the shooter's parents a$$es off.
Unfortunately, it doesn't appear a civil suit would yield a whole lot.
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Starbucks cup rant
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LOL!