Could technology problems cause 62 percent of high school juniors to be unprepared for college in English? How about 78 percent unqualified in math? Molly Spearman, State Superintendent of Education blames low scores on computer glitches.
Never before had all 11th graders taken the same test. For those knowledgeable regarding national tests, the results put more blame on the education students have received in South Carolina rather than suggesting low aptitudes. You see, the ACT actually measures what students have learned.
Never again will all students take the same test. In the future some will opt out for the SAT instead. Spearman can then show improved results. At least, we hope future results improve.
Nor has anyone explained why South Carolina had such difficulties in giving the on-line test. Somehow it's hard to fault the ACT folks; they do this all the time.
Could anyone in the state department of education or in the local districts, such as Charleston County, have dropped the ball?
Naaaah.
Eight percent ready in all STEM subjects? Actually, that sounds about right.
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