“All that matters are test scores… What doesn’t matter is students really learning anything…”–Ann
The title says it – the story is about test, as in exam. If I will put myself in the shoes of Mr. Sleator, I, as well, cannot think of a better word/s to make the title of this 2008 book more catchy or unique. It is as it is. However, the plot consists of conspiracy theory and if you like that, this one has it in a twist that test is all that matters.
I like the idea of turning things around from a simple life event. Taking exam is normal in a school setup as it is part of education. But this story explored the concept of exam as a complete defining tool of ones future, whether an individual has one or none, purely on it alone.
Its result is a number, a mathematical presentation of how well we are doing. This number is important because it is a way to measure ones knowledge. Aside from major tests, there are quizzes, assignments, projects, graded recitation, and others. But the thing is, that’s not all there is.
When we look for job, there is still a test. If we meet the target result, we move on to interview, another way of processing and evaluating ones qualification. All I’m saying is that there are people who might do well in exam but are intelligent. It’s just a matter of how a person can interpret it for others to see. Some can do it in test while others cannot. At the end of the day, it is how you put your learning into good use. Application – that’s valuable.
I cannot tell for sure where the idea came from but I think this story is how some youth look at tests nowadays and can definitely relate to its concept, minus the conspiracy theory.
After receiving the result, it’s a normal habit for some to compare scores. So, how well did you do? If that’s not that high, you can still do better on the next one. The important thing is that you learn. If you can make it reflect on your grades, do try your best. If not, let's look at how we can make it thorugh.
I like the idea of turning things around from a simple life event. Taking exam is normal in a school setup as it is part of education. But this story explored the concept of exam as a complete defining tool of ones future, whether an individual has one or none, purely on it alone.
Its result is a number, a mathematical presentation of how well we are doing. This number is important because it is a way to measure ones knowledge. Aside from major tests, there are quizzes, assignments, projects, graded recitation, and others. But the thing is, that’s not all there is.
When we look for job, there is still a test. If we meet the target result, we move on to interview, another way of processing and evaluating ones qualification. All I’m saying is that there are people who might do well in exam but are intelligent. It’s just a matter of how a person can interpret it for others to see. Some can do it in test while others cannot. At the end of the day, it is how you put your learning into good use. Application – that’s valuable.
I cannot tell for sure where the idea came from but I think this story is how some youth look at tests nowadays and can definitely relate to its concept, minus the conspiracy theory.
After receiving the result, it’s a normal habit for some to compare scores. So, how well did you do? If that’s not that high, you can still do better on the next one. The important thing is that you learn. If you can make it reflect on your grades, do try your best. If not, let's look at how we can make it thorugh.
Notable Ideas
~Like Ann, most of them had probably never been read to in their lives. It was amazing how pleasurable it was. You sat there and the story unfolded in your head…
~She was about to say, “It’s all my fault,” but stopped herself. She’d already said it enough.
~“If we had the original slogan, and then have it equal something that didn’t mean anything at all, it would show how it didn’t mean anything in the first place…” -Ann
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