EPT6 Year Qualifys For Scripps National Spelling Bee - Page 3
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Headless
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Klyberess
Sweden345 Posts
On May 30 2012 21:06 Hertzy wrote: I disagree about special schools for bright students breeding elitism. I base my opinion on my own experiences going to high school in such a school. Sure, everyone was aware that they were brighter than others, but at least none of us were constantly the top of the class in everything without even really trying. In fact, the 'mundane' school system's failure to make me work for those grades left me unprepared for University, and would have left me even worse off if it hadn't been for the 'special' high school. I'm not saying gifted individuals don't benefit from it, I'm sure most do. I still don't think it's a good idea lump all the "gifted" together. Of course, it might well be better than what most public schools offer today, however, I think it would be better if schools were more flexible, appreciating the fact that not every X-year olds are equally good at everything. Of course, it's quite possible to be talented at language but terrible at maths, so you can't just identify the "gifted" and make everything harder for them. In the end, it comes down to schools adapting the education for each student -- which is of course very difficult. Here's where homeschooling is strong. | ||
520
United States2822 Posts
On May 30 2012 19:06 Skilledblob wrote: I never understood the anglo obsession with spelling contests I am fairly sure that we have no spellingbee here I think a lot of it has to do with the breadth of etymology that English vocabulary is capable of. There are loosely-defined rules for spelling things in the English language, but they vary greatly based on the source language that the word is derived from. Being able to spell a wide variety of words means that you're exposed to a wide variety of etymologies and word history. | ||
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Kojak21
Canada1104 Posts
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pileopoop
Canada317 Posts
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Carson
Canada820 Posts
@op: great accomplishment! However, I'm not sure if it has any real world panache. Perhaps if you work as a stenographer? | ||
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Uncultured
United States1340 Posts
"NOBODY MENTIONED but she is from Romania , lives in USA. We have smart people and verry talented children but they can't show this because we are not mexicans to just swimm and get into States or arabians to trade oil in this country, we need a visa and is a long long process and in the end you can be denied just because the embassie officer dont like your face or she/he believe u dont inspire trust " I hope she does become an astro-biologist. But someone should let her know the job is pretty boring these days. | ||
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ddrddrddrddr
1344 Posts
On May 31 2012 13:29 scintilliaSD wrote: I think a lot of it has to do with the breadth of etymology that English vocabulary is capable of. There are loosely-defined rules for spelling things in the English language, but they vary greatly based on the source language that the word is derived from. Being able to spell a wide variety of words means that you're exposed to a wide variety of etymologies and word history. If it's variability you want, they should have one for Chinese traditional form symbols. You don't even have etymology to help you. | ||
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natalia_shimanchuk
Uzbekistan30 Posts
 Not only is she great at spelling but she is really mature and intelligent all around, for example she wants to be an astrobiologist so she can go to alien planets and find life...her sense of curiosity about the world and universe is amazing | ||
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hypercube
Hungary2735 Posts
On June 01 2012 03:39 ddrddrddrddr wrote: If it's variability you want, they should have one for Chinese traditional form symbols. You don't even have etymology to help you. But, can you spell them out loud? Calligraphy bee just doesn't have the same ring to it. | ||
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Kyrillion
Russian Federation748 Posts
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Mr Showtime
United States1353 Posts
On May 30 2012 23:00 Headless wrote: People keep saying this really 'speaks for home schooling' - that's BS, it really "speaks for the fact that our public school system is a goddamned joke". This girl having exceptional intelligence for her age speaks for NONE of those things. She's not even old enough to get much exposure to the public school system, and much of her intelligence and intellectual ability is genetic. It isn't all taught. | ||
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nosliw
United States2716 Posts
On May 30 2012 14:44 Aphasie wrote: Hahaha, she wants to be an astrobiologist. She was awesome, looking how advanced some kids are really blows my mind. Astrobiologist is awesome. Not sure if any universities now offer that major.... | ||
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