In this article, the former Ft Walton Beach HC/athletic director talked about his difficulty passing the required certification tests.
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/sports/...speaks-future-problem-with-certification-test
Is this a testament to the type and quality of education an athlete gets in college or have the standards increased to a point that only a new college graduate could pass? Is it a reflection of the new core standards high school graduates must attain?
When I went to high school in Missouri many years ago, you were required to take 1 year of math and science, 3 years of english and history, and 4 years of gym. I planned to go to college so I took 4 years of math and 2 of science along with the english and history requirements. Those old standards did not prepare anyone for college. I think what is in place now in Florida is much more appropriate. And, making sure our teachers are certified in all those subjects is important. I'm just not sure why an AD has to know calculus!
http://www.nwfdailynews.com/sports/...speaks-future-problem-with-certification-test
Is this a testament to the type and quality of education an athlete gets in college or have the standards increased to a point that only a new college graduate could pass? Is it a reflection of the new core standards high school graduates must attain?
When I went to high school in Missouri many years ago, you were required to take 1 year of math and science, 3 years of english and history, and 4 years of gym. I planned to go to college so I took 4 years of math and 2 of science along with the english and history requirements. Those old standards did not prepare anyone for college. I think what is in place now in Florida is much more appropriate. And, making sure our teachers are certified in all those subjects is important. I'm just not sure why an AD has to know calculus!