Would she be challenged at UROC?

Creekland
Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:39:30 +0000

^^^ I’m not following your reasoning at all. I would think that a basic math placement test weeding out those who didn’t get an adequate math education in high school would be a plus at keeping those in a class who are ready for it.

Yes, those in science/math should pass this test easily. However, some who choose “other” majors might not be so good at remembering math (emphasis on might), esp with the calculator dependency we are breeding in our public schools. They are usually quite good in other disciplines, so belong at the school in their major. They ought to know they need to shore up before trying a math dependent class.

SAT/ACT and similar tests allow calculators. It does not say that this test does (and for many of the questions, it wouldn’t help).

Looking at the test, I’d say it is super fair for the level Physics class it is testing for. There are higher level classes if those would suit your needs better!

But to say that the addition of this test for a basic Physics class means that this school wouldn’t challenge top students? That’s an incredible statement IMO. I’m not seeing any logic leading to that conclusion.