GEEZ!!! What are people learning in school these days???
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As a former teacher, I am very aware of misspellings and incorrect grammar.  However, computer short-hand for emails and texting on cell phones contribute to these problems.\n\nWe also went through a period of time in schools when too little emphasis was put on correct spelling and grammar. Schools were teaching "whole language" reading without the benefits of step-by-step phonics.  We are now reaping the products of that time.\n\nIn answer to your question, though, I haven't noticed a huge amount of improper spelling and grammar.  The spell-check available right at the answer box probably helps a great deal. I'm also fairly new to this site, so my opinion may change over time.
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That's a good question.\n\nBecause I'm sitting here reading this stuff wondering how kids could be so stupid in this "age of information."  Where did common sense go?
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Ummm...\nThe equation of algebra, eh?\nWhat on earth are teachers teaching kids these days?!
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There should be an effective listening skills course. As a higher ed prof, I have taken several courses on it, but in our K-12 system in the US, I think it is largely overlooked. The K-12ers seem to be so intent on teaching what they have to that they don't seem to be listening to our children.
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you are right! we actually know it all already - why waisting time with us. its enough to send you guys to school so you can catch up!\n\n\n\ncool you are going to give away so many points to Lady's with this q...\nthank you
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do you mean school?\n\nPay more attention my love, they can teach people to spell now.
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i wouldnt be worrying so much about grades, but the content.  if they are missing a lot of key concepts and ideas that are appropriate for that age level, something needs to be done.  im an educator in texas and we have spelling activities every week, cursive is taught in third, and science is all year.  but there is so much more to school than those few things.  from what you have said, it makes me wonder what else is falling through the cracks?  i would contact the school board, the district superintendants, and whoever else you need to get this resolved.  check up on required curriculum for the state and see if this school/class is meeting those.
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I too am a chronic procrastinator, and like you, a straight-A student (even through graduate school :) but I do have a story that may scare you a bit. It's the only F I ever got in a total of 20 years of school! I was in 6th grade and lived in a rural community, in a house in the woods. Our assignment was to do a leaf collection with 50 pressed and mounted leaves, scientifically named and categorized. I knew the names of most trees in the area, and was fairly interested in botany, but could care less about doing the project, so I set it aside. On the night before it was due, I wandered through the woods, carelessly plucking leaves, and stacked them into a large encyclopedia to dry a bit. I managed to find 40 different leaves, but they didn't have time to press, so I ironed them (BIG mistake) then ended up gluing them onto typing paper, and writing the scientific names with a marker, and putting them in a folder. It was awful, and I knew it. Other students (like C students!!!) brought in beautiful keepsake-type albums...I sneaked up and slid mine on the bottom. The next day the teacher talked about the projects, and held up mine as a NON-example. I'm sure I was scarlet but no one guessed that shabby work was mine!!! The teacher looked at me with a you-ought-to-be-ashamed-of-yourself stare and my heart sank to the floor. I will never forget that blazing red F on the paper. It was horrible! I never let that happen again!!! Good luck and get it done!!!! :)
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Everyone learns in different ways. I just finished a class (PADI scuba instructor coarse) in which we learned that some people learn better using images to relate to, some by reading, some learn better with "hands on" techniques, some through multi-media (interactive computer programs),...\n\nThere isn't a "better way" to learn other than learning in the best way that works for you or the best way that works for your individual students.\n\nIt boils down to getting to know each student and finding the best way for that student to learn.
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Let's start with Pr1ncess' answer:\n\n  "well cause their dumb" \n\nYou have to go no furher to figure out the the dumbing down of America starts with our youth.  This new breed of "me, me, me, and now, now, now" doesn't take the time to fully understand the long term benefits of hard work and a good education.  \n\nEverything they do revolves around shortcuts.  A microwave now takes too long to cook their food.  Spelling is limited to web jargon: LOL, coz (or cause as Princess stated).  Kids now post their homework in this site and have other people do it for them.  Yes, the education system is lacking, but this is more a sign of the times.  \n\nBy the way, Princess, it should be "Well, it's because they're dumb"  My pet peeve is people not knowing the difference between their, they're, and there.
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This "Teacher" is teaching hatred! She is a bigot and a narrow minded FOOL!....I'm outraged! These are CHILDREN for Goddess sake!!! How the HELL can she think it would be o.k. to treat children this way??? It's akin to a concentration camp!!! She should have her teaching license revoked and have to apologize publicly to ALL these children and serve LOTS of community service !!!!!...P.S. This is just another reinforcement to me that my decision to home school is correct!
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you must be studying this currently in class, no?
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Are you a student if yes, what are you studying and why?
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sear&#92;ch for it on the web i bet sadlier oxford has a website with training materials. anyway i bet your library does too normally libraries carry all highschool books nearby. also just print all the words n a 2 word def in sixe four font, earned myself a 100% on my junior vocab final
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"Whats wrong with Americas schools?"\n\nI think they have stopped teaching the apostrophe and proper grammar. Not to mention geography.
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Buy a good English newspaper like the Guardian as that will help and keep you up to date on current affairs? Are you studying English! If not you could always go to an evening class to help improve. Practice makes perfect!
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Cut and paste your homework, sweetie?\nCall a classmate and get an idea of what the teacher is asking you to do, k?