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In response to "basing it on test scores at all is a terrible idea. -- nm" by Reagen

It shouldn't be the sole factor, but it should play a role.

Posted by Strongbad (aka Rambler14) Mar 23 '12, 07:03

Another equally as stupid idea is letting parents rate the teacher based on a survey, something they're considering in other states.

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Beyond the problem of not taking into account the situation the school is in and that private schools get to cherry pick the "best" students - Reagen Mar 23, 07:09 5
- What other quantitative factors could you use? -- nm - Strongbad Mar 23, 07:21 3
  - I don't think there's a good answer to that. -- nm - Reagen Mar 23, 07:27
  - The Finnish system is so radically different from ours that comparisons are difficult, but it's possible to not rate teachers at all. -- (link) - mara Mar 23, 07:26 1
    - Pretty cool. -- nm - Strongbad Mar 23, 07:32
- imho, it's actually a great way to run a railroad, but a terrible way to teach our kids. -- nm - znufrii Mar 23, 07:10

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