Downfalls of Standardized Testing In January of 2002‚ President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law. This act required that each state develop standardized tests for basic skills and administer the tests to all students in order to receive federal funding for their school. Each state was required to set progress goals‚ and each school in the state must make adequate yearly progress‚ meaning that each year‚ the current students must perform better on the test than the
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What is pride? Is it the quality or state of being proud? According to Dictionary.com it could also be a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get when you experience something special. There can be many different meanings of pride. Pride can be the allegiance towards a certain group or club‚ the pride one gives towards its own country‚ or even the pride that someone has internally within themselves could be another way to look at the definition of pride. Pride can be interpreted in more
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been many advancements to forensics‚ the techniques used and the technology involved. Forensics is " Evidence that can be used in a court based on science. It can be blood tests‚ ballistics‚ and DNA." Over the years‚ there have been many cases where false forensic evidence has wrongly convicted or acquitted cases. There are other cases where forensic evidence has played a big part in correctly convicting or acquitting cases. There have been many cases in Australia alone‚ where forensic evidence has
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The land of the Geats was finally jeopardized by a mighty dragon who was enraged for a thief had stolen a jeweled cup from his hoard of gold. Beowulf had to fight the ferocious dragon in order to protect the peace of his kingdom. “This fight is not yours‚ nor is it up to any man except me to measure his strength against the monster or to prove his worth.” (Lines 682-685) Beowulf still courageously chose to take full responsibility in spite of his fading strength. Perhaps he had a desire for lasting
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mother. Oedipus has many characteristics that affect the decisions that eventually bring him to his doom. Oedipus’ downfall was caused by his own actions and he is the only one that can be blamed for his own misfortunes. Some of the traits Oedipus possesses that cause his downfall are swift action‚ truthfulness‚ and impatience. These qualities destroy Oedipus throughout his life. Oedipus’ swift action certainly brings him to his tragic doom. Oedipus’ haste is demonstrated when he is returning from
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START: Marie Antoinette was quickly appreciated and even admired at the court. She was a beautiful young lady who enjoyed the party-filled life of Versailles. The frivolous‚ high-spirited tomboy who arrived at Versailles at age 14 was quickly embraced by her subjects. Yet by the time of her execution 23 years later‚ she was reviled. Marie Antoinette was actually extremely popular with the people when she arrived in France. They liked how she looked‚ how kind she was and the charities she pursued
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expectations. Plot and Major Characters “The Judgment” opens with the protagonist of the story‚ Georg Bendemann‚ sitting at an open window and writing a letter to an unnamed friend living in Russia. He debates whether he should apprise his friend about his engagement to a woman named Frieda. He decides to tell him‚ and also informs his friend that he has taken over his father’s business. After composing the letter‚ Bendemann checks on his father‚ who lives in the room across the hall. He discusses
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Pride is an enemy of God because it hinders man from seeking after God. It takes God’s glory and keep it for itself. God alone deserves our worship and the acknowledgement of everything we have accomplished. Nevertheless‚ we should acknowledge the difference between the pride that one experiences when he has accomplished a well-done task or someone close to him. And the pride that God hates. Herod is a perfect example of one who lives for himself instead of for the glory of God. His story reminds
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part of this was self-induced. Fortunato was a man of pride‚ gluttony‚ arrogance and greed. Montresor‚ on the other hand‚ is a man of tactfulness‚ intelligence‚ manipulative traits and no remorse. These were two key points that directed Fortunato to his current state. Three traits that led Fortunato to his demise and made him an easy target were his gluttony‚ trust or naivety‚ and his pride. One trait that led to Fortunato’s downfall was his pride. When Fortunato was asked to test wine‚ instead of
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elegant figure‚ and buoyancy of spirit‚ quick wit and intelligence. Antagonist: Darcy’s antagonist is the various ‘obstacles’ he has to overcome in order to win the love of Elizabeth‚ including: * Her vulgar and indiscreet mother * Wickham’s false account of him * Elizabeth’s own prejudice against him Climax: A high point in the rising
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