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The result you want from gymnastic coaching is well aligned with what the test measures because, well, the test and the desired result are the same thing.

This is not the case with standardized testing in education, is it? It's a lot like these tech interviews people keep complaining about that test a knowledge bunch of bullshit you have to cram for but have nothing to do with the actual job.




Are you suggesting that it is not possible to test students on things like reading, riting, and rithmetic?

   7 + 3 = ?
is a bullshit question?


Are you suggesting that the only thing worth learning in school is reading, writing, and arithmetic?




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