SURVEY

While in first grade, Matthew did really well on his weekly spelling tests.  Even with the "challenge" words, he received a 100% on every test except for maybe 3 all year.  This year in second grade, he is doing well.  But I feel he is slipping.  First, one word wrong.  Then, two words wrong.  What gives?

I pondered this thought --- high school students who are top ranked in their class, did they ever get a B+ on a test in second grade?  What could these slipping grades possibly mean?  I expressed concern to my husband.  Then had a brilliant idea.  He is a high school teacher.  He happens to have the top ranked students in his class.  Time for a survey.

True story.  Today he surveyed his class.  He explained the situation and asked for honesty.  First, the junior boy ranked #1 in his class --- he did not score perfect grades in second grade.  (Relief)  Then he asked the senior boy and girl ranked #2 and #3 in their class.  Both snickered and rolled their eyes --- they never received a grade below an A.  Yikes!

Tracy

In kindergarten, does "Stupendous" mean A+? 

How about 100%