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Student gets credit for writing two-word expletive on exam
A British high school student received credit for writing nothing but a two-word obscenity on an exam paper because the phrase expressed meaning and was spelled correctly. Read the whole story here. As a side note, my last two years of school in England I took English, History and Geography, receiving a D, an E and an N respectively. D and Es are passes, though nothing to get college admissions people excited about, and an N means you've reached the same level of education you were at when you started the course 2 years before! — Andrew Mockett
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posted by
blognroll
on Jul 1, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I'd give him a two-letter grade: F U, meaning, of course, FAILURE to UNDERSTAND.
posted by
acedaylight337
on Jul 1, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Although it is still silly 2/27 points probably won't exactly make this guy's academic career.
~Ace posted by
Wayfarer
on Jul 1, 2008 at 01:15 PM
In my school boy days that would lead to the Principal paddling my behind as a little taste of the beating my Dad would give me when I got home. Is that illegal now? And we wonder why in our modern, enlightened society why some people never learn how to behave themselves. posted by
catpaw
on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:24 AM
In my kid's essay test in an Eng. class at EB, she was asked to answer a theological question based on a reading assignment. Something about Satan and God locked into a battle and if Satan were winning--or some such. Anyway, some kids went through a rambling essay answer of Biblical precepts that Satan is not more powerful than God; others on how our social morals are degenerating; my kid simply wrote: "This is a stupid question" and got credit for a correct answer! One English teacher may have not accepted the answer, this one did. Apparently, the teacher knew the student well enough to know that the essay answer implied acceptance not only of God, but Satan as well and further that the two spiritual entities are having some sort of boxing match. The essay question could not be answered unless the writer accepted all these premises and then speculated them. Now, had she answered as the idiot in the post did, I don't think it would have been accepted. The teacher, I'd think, would have taken it as a personal insult. Teachers are as individual as any other people; they have their standards. As long as a teacher can explain them, I'd be slow to take issue. Afterall, if we want qualified teachers, they must be allowed discretion to teach. posted by
witterpitters
on Jul 2, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Years ago there was a college professor who's final exam asked one question: WHY Most of the students were furiously writing. One student wrote one word on his paper and turned it in. He got an "A". His answer? BECAUSE posted by
WESLEYSMOMMY
on Jul 2, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Was it a Philosophy teacher, Witters? I had a Phil teacher at BC who asked some crazy questions on his tests. He was a nut! posted by
witterpitters
on Jul 2, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Sorry WM just remember the story!!! Who was your teacher at B.C.? posted by
WESLEYSMOMMY
on Jul 2, 2008 at 12:38 PM
For Phil it was Mr. Einhause (we were tested on the correct spelling of his name, e-mail, and phone number.) Jerk... I wish I had the guts to write a two word expletive on that exam! My all time favorite teacher is Mr. Fulks- Anatomy/Physiology. posted by
ChicaEsquela
on Jul 2, 2008 at 01:17 PM
"Years ago there was a college professor who's final exam asked one question: WHY Most of the students were furiously writing. One student wrote one word on his paper and turned it in. He got an "A". His answer? BECAUSE" If I had a dime everytime I have heard this urban legend........ http://www.snopes.com/colle...
posted by
randomfactor
on Jul 2, 2008 at 01:41 PM
The alternate answer is "why not?" posted by
nooneisabovethelaw
on Jul 2, 2008 at 01:47 PM
A D, an E, and an N, in English, history, and geography. And now you're a professional journalist? That explains a LOT.
posted by
grampsdon
on Jul 6, 2008 at 07:12 PM
In my day, that wasn't even a common phrase.
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