Homeschooling: should it be legal or illegal in California?

[rigdoctorbri]

Originally Posted by Voldemorts8thHorcrux

Problem is what the state requires, a decently smart and/or lucky monkey could do. For our Algebra test a few years ago, a 33% was curved up to be a 65%. So knowing 1/3 of the coursework is evidently enough to be considered passing. Statistically, if a kid guessed on every question, they would probably get maybe a 20% (or somewhere slightly less than 25%)

The average multiple choice test has 4 choices per question. However, on math tests multiple choice is not offered as often in schools. If it is, then the teacher has decided to be lazy. If that is the case, then guessing (in theory) should yield a 25% correct average...

The homeschooling tests that are provided by the states (which is where most homeschooled families obtain the teaching materials) mostly offer quizzes and tests that are multiple choice, even the math tests. SCARY!

[Voldemorts8thHorcrux]

Originally Posted by rigdoctorbri

The average multiple choice test has 4 choices per question. However, on math tests multiple choice is not offered as often in schools. If it is, then the teacher has decided to be lazy. If that is the case, then guessing (in theory) should yield a 25% correct average...

The homeschooling tests that are provided by the states (which is where most homeschooled families obtain the teaching materials) mostly offer quizzes and tests that are multiple choice, even the math tests. SCARY!

In classes, there's rarely multiple choice, but on our state tests and final and middle exams, the kid could do only multiple choice and still pass the test.