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Education

ProfessorGAC

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8. Discouraging

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Mon Aug 5, 2024, 09:02 PM

Aug 2024

I already had issues with schools using block scheduling where science & social studies are taken only every other day.
Now, applicants to college aren't going to be tested on basic knowledge of science unless they feel like it?
I'm opposed.

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The science section of the ACT exam will now be optional [View all] sl8 Jul 2024 OP

Of course. Who cares about basic science anymore? Tadpole Raisin Jul 2024 #1

At the behest, no doubt Jilly_in_VA Jul 2024 #2

Dumb and Dumberer... GiqueCee Jul 2024 #3

In the 6,000 years since markodochartaigh Jul 2024 #4

goD bless you, Sir! maspaha Jul 2024 #6

Yer shittin' me!?! EYESORE 9001 Jul 2024 #5

When do they add a Bible Section to it? Captain Zero Jul 2024 #7

Discouraging ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #8