Practice Tests need to include practice with oral answers, as well as filling in paper and pencil bubble sheets.
And, math, geography and current events should be a part of every Practice Test session.
Other Practice Test should include practical skills, such as reading a map.
Recent Geography Polls
Recent polls indicate that 1/5 of Americans can't locate the US on a map.
This demonstrates Practice Test at it's worst.
No Joke
No, this is not a "Blonde Joke."
Listen to Miss South Carolina's response to this statement.
Miss South Carolina's Answer to Flagging US Geography Skills…
And, listen to the applause.
How well do you think that Miss South Carolina answered the question? What university does she attend? Is she legally blonde?
Positive Spin
On the positive side, 4/5 Americans were able to find the US on the map. This gives our schools and our Practice Test a "B" which isn't so bad.
Of course, we can do better, and our Practice Test efforts might pay off with better publicity for the success of our school systems.
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