“Back in 1955 only about 10% (pupils) went on to university, but the current rate is approaching the 50% mark. So therefore it's a natural conclusion for the average academic standard to drop.” That is what the Japanese Education Ministry white paper said; they were trying to explain why such as “Some college students can't solve even a fractional equation.” [Dec 1999] The proposed goal is that by 2008 EVERY young person in the nation will go to college.
Sunday, August 06, 2006
And from Japan
“Back in 1955 only about 10% (pupils) went on to university, but the current rate is approaching the 50% mark. So therefore it's a natural conclusion for the average academic standard to drop.” That is what the Japanese Education Ministry white paper said; they were trying to explain why such as “Some college students can't solve even a fractional equation.” [Dec 1999] The proposed goal is that by 2008 EVERY young person in the nation will go to college.
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