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74 °F Forecast | Road Cams Tuesday, September 28, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics Tempo AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map SPECIAL SECTIONS Since We Asked Outdoor Journal How To Guide Wellness Connection Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Wedding Guide Rogue Valley's Finest EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People MARKETPLACE Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Classifieds Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Oregon Road Conditions & Cams Email Story to a Friend September 12, 2004 Since WE Asked: Do standard exams for students pass the test? The grades are in and Jackson County students continue to see mixed results from the state’s standardized exams. But what, if anything, do these scores mean? Since we didn’t know, we decided to ask you: " Do standardized assessment tests accurately demonstrate the academic performance of students or their schools?" Your answers follow. After reading through them, please take a moment to answer this week’s new question. NO! — Kim K., Cyberspace Advertisement Absolutely not! — Dean J., Ashland Standardized tests are to "accurate demonstrations of performance" as Bear Creek is to high water quality standards. Students worry about learning techniques for passing the tests instead of focusing on understanding the actual material. — Emily P., Ruch No, this is coming from a student, we get so stressed we forget most of what we know and don’t get good scores. — Kelly R., Eagle Point Standardized tests cannot demonstrate all facets of learning. Writing, problem solving, analysis, group co-operation and application of acquired skills don’t always fit into multiple choice situations. — Natalie G., Ashland They probably do, which is why in 2000 it would have been nice to have had a standardized test for presidential candidates. — Darryl E., Eagle Point This week’s question He’s been on the ballot. He’s been off the ballot. For now, apparently, Ralph Nader is back on the Oregon ballot as a presidential candidate. Although former Vice President Al Gore won the state in 2000, Nader’s presence on nationwide ballots is seen by many Democrats as the reason the final electoral vote was so close. With that in mind, we ask: "Should Ralph Nader be on the Oregon ballot as a candidate for president and, if he is, who benefits the most from this?" Please keep your answers brief and on the issue at hand. Responses received without your name and town can not be considered for publication. All responses will appear on the Web site a week from today. You may submit your answer by using the form here on the Web site, or you may respond directly to [email protected] Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities