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Can You Pass This American Literature Quiz from 1911?0
- Education
- July 14, 2016
In 1911, American high schoolers used these questions to review and prepare for tests such as the New York Regents exam. Do you believe today’s high school students would be able to pass this test, or are schools failing to teach students about America’s literary history? Save this article to favorites
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Can You Pass This 8th Grade U.S. Civics Test?0
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- July 11, 2016
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Can You Pass This 8th Grade Spelling Test from 1904?1
- Culture
- April 26, 2016
With the rise of spell check and auto correct, we’ve let instruction in spelling go to the wayside. But in 1904, proper spelling was an absolute must if one wanted to move on to high school. The following quiz is taken from a Boxwell-Patterson examination booklet. Are you smarter than an 8th grader in 1904?
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Can You Pass This 8th Grade Mental Arithmetic Quiz from 1922?0
- November 2, 2017
The other day I heard a young high school student ask his mother for a calculator. When asked why, he responded that he needed it to do a basic division problem. His mother rolled her eyes and told him that he could do that with a pencil and paper. I agreed with her assessment of
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Can You Pass An Eighth Grade Arithmetic Test from 1908?0
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- May 2, 2016
Last week saw the release of the 2015 Nation’s Report Card scores in reading and math. When it comes to math, Americans were appalled to learn that only 25% of high school seniors are proficient in the subject. Unfortunately, things aren’t all that much better for students in 8th grade. In 2015, only 33% of
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