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Originally Posted by CybrSage
In your rush to be offended, you chose to miss the point.
He was asking if those who know English as their second language, having only just started to learn it, are included in the reading test scores.
Are you still choosing to be offended over nothing after reading that?
It is a good question, especially in border states where a large minority of students are just starting to learn English in 3rd grade and up. This will lower the test scores, obviously, when included with those born into English speaking families. It will make English abilities in border states worse than those far away from the border.
My thought is they do take that into consideration. I do not know for sure but it is certainly a valid question and not offensive to anyone who is not seeking to be offended.
Next time you make up a story in your head, choose to make up a good one rather than assume the worst of others. Being offended on purpose is foolish.
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Why is it called English as a Second language? How about English as your PRIMARY language! Assimilate or we are done. Diversity is overplayed, COMMONALITY IS OUR STRENGTH.