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Why civilization is collapsing: modern students vs. students of the past

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August 12, 2013 at 10:49 pm #3576 Reply

Phidippides
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An eighth grade exam from 1912 “resurfaced” and has gained some buzz recently. Not surprisingly, the exam questions are such that modern-day college students would likely have trouble passing it. What does this tell us about the direction of civilization?http://www.eonline.com/news/447942/eighth-grade-exam-from-1912-surfaces-are-you-smarter-than-an-middle-schooler-from-100-years-ago

August 13, 2013 at 7:14 pm #29039 Reply

Aetheling
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Do you have a sample of an equivalent grade exam for 2013? That would be easier to compare

August 13, 2013 at 11:32 pm #29040 Reply

Phidippides
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Here is one:http://www.charliefrench.com/sciframe.htm
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