The Consequences of Ignorance Can Be More Serious than Low Test Scores.

Erb, Tom

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ERIC Number: EJ659785

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2002

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The Consequences of Ignorance Can Be More Serious than Low Test Scores.

Erb, Tom

Middle School Journal, v34 n2 p4 Nov 2002

Asserts that concern for academic success across the curriculum should extend beyond raising test scores. Contends that in the wake of the terrorist acts of 9/11/01, issues of public security and civil liberties present an opportunity for teachers to teach the Constitution and its amendments in an effort to fight citizen ignorance. (SD)

Descriptors: Academic Standards, Children, Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Educational Objectives, Educational Responsibility, Educational Testing, Intellectual Development, Test Results, Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Fifth Amendment; First Amendment; United States Constitution

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