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Posted on 01-29-07 08:24 AM, in Teh Box O' Brain Hurtrz Link
Originally posted by Uki-Ki-rby
Oh yea but its TRULY 90 if they can only say 1 thing


Originally posted by Kejardon
Screw it. You get the pattern. Eventually, while writing that all up, I realized all you need to do is have the first person say whether or not there is an odd number of, let's say, green. Person 2 then sees if there is an odd number of greens in front of him, and if so, he's red. Else he's green. If he's red, person 3 sees if there are an odd number of greens, if so, he's green, else red. If 2 is green, 3 sees if there is an *even* number of greens, if so, he's green, else red. Swap between odd and even every time a green pops up. Wala, 99/100 people live. Just don't draw the short straw.


I think I know which statement here is the correct one. And I thought it was "voil…," not wala. =\
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Posted on 01-29-07 08:56 AM, in The paradox of the Berkeley-esque college Link
Originally posted by Arwon
I realise the SATs are a bit bollocks, but if we accept the abstract principle of a common test determining rankings for university entry... what better way is there to choose who gets accepted into universities? They have to choose *some* people over others, so what would you propose for when there's more applicants than positions? Your argument seems to be that the universities are elitist because they accept people based on these tests and these tests are biased against those with the money and resources to do better than others, but if you eliminated the tests... wouldn't those with the ability to pay their way just get in anyway?

I never said anything about eliminating the tests. Higher difficulty, more free response, and taking out calculators would help to curtail the problem, for example. When you say there are more applicants than positions, doesn't that mean that the admissions process should more discriminating, don't you think? And if there are too many talented students and not enough capacity, shouldn't the overall system, and not just the university public system be a lot better? Shouldn't there be a lot more funding in the state and community colleges, if I take what you're saying correctly?
Also, I still feel you're singling out the public system unfairly.

'Kay. Do you know it firsthand?
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Posted on 01-29-07 09:01 AM, in RPG convert... Link
Originally posted by Ziff
Originally posted by SamuraiX
Where is Breath of Fire?



I mean to bring up BoFII, but got bored.

And Tales of Phantasia?
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Posted on 01-29-07 09:40 AM, in The paradox of the Berkeley-esque college Link
Originally posted by Silvershield
Originally posted by SamuraiX
I never said anything about eliminating the tests. Higher difficulty [...]
Higher difficulty? When a great many people I know couldn't even hit 1100, and virtually none did any better than 1350? From the perspective of the common student, it's hard enough as it is.


But there's already the problem of an overflow of applicants. If there must be a standard test that is necessary for admission, at least let it be competitive. Besides, 1350 is average at best, even considering the absurdity of the English part of the test. I thought that a university should be admitting the above-average students, not the common ones.

Originally posted by Silvershield
Originally posted by SamuraiX
[...] more free response [...]
So that you have to pay more to take the test because, instead of having the majority of the test as computer-graded, it would be hand-graded? Wouldn't that favor the wealthy (who can afford to take the test more often in order to maximize their grades), which is what you're trying to correct for?


Usually, grades won't get better by just repeating the tests. Free response is generally a better reflection of one's knowledge, because there's no guesswork, and the student is allowed the chance to explain in their own words.

Originally posted by Silvershield
Originally posted by SamuraiX
[...] and taking out calculators [...]
Why? So that the kids who are good at math but not too smart otherwise have their grades artificially inflated, while the kids who are smart but not very good at math have theirs artificially deflated?


It's not artificially deflated, and I forgot to say multiple tests. I'd say that simply the AP tests with a ranked score would be a change for the better.

Originally posted by Silvershield
Originally posted by SamuraiX
And if there are too many talented students and not enough capacity, shouldn't the overall system, and not just the university public system be a lot better?
Trust me, if you're talented enough, you'll go somewhere. There are a bunch of kids that I know who are not as smart as I am, but who are going to schools that are as good as, or nearly as good as, the one I'm at. And you can bet that anyone at a level higher than mine isn't exactly going to be struggling for an acceptance, either.


As I said, the current establishment doesn't accurately measure the level intellect, so there is in fact a problem.

And Arwon, I wouldn't happen to know about Stanford, since I never bothered looking at it, it's far too expensive. The bar is twisted, not high or low; it doesn't indicate anything. Ideally, there should be the opportunity for each student to advance themselves in what they are most passionate about, allowing for the maximization of each individual's utility. But pragmatically, only the "best" can receive the "best" education.
And sorry about some of my earlier statements, looking back, some of them were a bit rant-like.
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Posted on 01-29-07 09:41 AM, in Whats your opinion bout this e.coli breakout? Link
Originally posted by Kasumi-Astra
A biology teacher would've given you a big 0 for that answer, though.

Not to mention an English teacher.
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Posted on 01-29-07 09:50 AM, in Looking for a book Link
Originally posted by ztiks
Originally posted by SamuraiX
And a quick question for anyone knowledgeable, is the norm no homework in college (For textbook purposes)? Since in statistics, political science, and apparently microeconomics, there is no homework.


That really seems to be left to the teacher, I'm re-taking a course this semester that I dropped mid-way through last semester, but with a different teacher, no homework other than essays every week or two, compared to the 2+ assignments we would get every week with my other teacher.[/quote
I don't like multiple choice, so as long as there isn't too much of that, I won't be disappointed.
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Posted on 01-29-07 10:09 AM, in The paradox of the Berkeley-esque college Link
It doesn't actually cost that much to take the base SAT tests, and you can take it free if you cannot afford it.
Originally posted by Silvershield
I feel like I may be digging myself a hole here, because the SAT has been changed since I graduated. It actually has a free response section now, whereas there was no such section when I took it (and, of course, the grading scale has been changed to reflect that). But I remember 1350 hardly being average (and wikipedia agrees - 1350 is the 93rd percentile, while ~1000 is around average).

In any case, nowadays most everyone is going to go to college, and so it's unrealistic to think that only people who have truly "proven themselves" on a standardized test will get into a school. Even the "dumb" kids are going to go somewhere, even if it's just a community school or a lower-tier private school.

First of all, being in the 93 percentile doesn't mean anything. Even I tested higher than that. And I take offense to your remark about "dumb" kids going to community colleges, it's people like me who take the route that is least expensive for both me and the taxpayer. And a university wants the person who studies night and day for their grades, not someone who gets a good grade in a sub-average test.
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Posted on 01-29-07 10:11 AM, in Looking for a book Link
Originally posted by Ziff
My astronomy class also had weekly assignments.

I asked about math.
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Posted on 01-29-07 10:18 AM, in The paradox of the Berkeley-esque college Link
But that's the thing, the SAT is junior high school level, it shouldn't be the standard for college admissions.
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Posted on 01-29-07 10:37 AM, in The paradox of the Berkeley-esque college Link
Originally posted by Silvershield
Originally posted by SamuraiX
But that's the thing, the SAT is junior high school level, it shouldn't be the standard for college admissions.
By whose standard is the SAT "junior high school level?" As I pointed out before, it maybe be easy for you, but plenty of people struggle with it. You overestimate the capabilities of the average incoming college freshman these days.

I'm a below average, not math/English majoring, person who has missed a great deal of high school, so I can say with a good deal of certainty that the SAT is too easy. My friend who "doesn't do math" got a math score that would indicate that he's in the 95 percentile of students, but if that's true, then how on earth are these people who get less that that majoring in math-based areas? By leaps and bounds, the SAT tests are too easy. I think the most difficult word on the test was "duplicity," and even that word's meaning is pretty obvious.

(edited by SamuraiX on 01-29-07 04:38 AM)
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Posted on 01-29-07 10:49 AM, in Community Colleges v. State Universities Link
Originally posted by neotransotaku
Where are you taking micro-econ? An environment like that is usually found like a community college...or during finals

Community college, if you wanted to know. And would it be a bad idea to take Calculus 20B concurrently at the CC while still in high school, if I could? Since I suppose you might have taken the course.
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Posted on 01-29-07 10:53 AM, in Looking for a book Link
Originally posted by Silvershield
virtually all classes will have more reading than you're otherwise used to.
That I doubt.

Interestingly, not a single class I've had has ever used multiple choice in either tests or on general assignments. It's virtually always essay format, and less commonly short answer. Friends of mine have reported otherwise though, so my experience does not apply universally. My math tests were comprised solely of problems to work out, without a single multiple choice in sight.

Thanks for the input. I really don't like Scantrons.
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Posted on 01-29-07 10:55 AM, in What do YOU do in the Shower Link
Originally posted by PCD
When I start living on my own, the hot water bill is going to be hell.

I as well, will suffer from massive water utility bills.
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Posted on 01-29-07 01:08 PM, in Current un-addictions Link
Ragnarok Online is my current un-addiction. It became too much like the Gunbound community. Without high angles.
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Posted on 01-29-07 01:09 PM, in Current addictions Link
Methamphetamine.
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Posted on 01-29-07 01:11 PM, in Just what DOES go through his mind? Link
I don't know if you'd go insane without it, or if you tried to stop it all at once.
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Posted on 01-30-07 02:13 AM, in The paradox of the Berkeley-esque college Link
But that's the thing. The SAT doesn't mean anything. A person not excelling in English and math can ace it, with a TI-89 and a SAT class or two. A person good at English and math can fail it, because of the awkward format of the test.

This shouldn't be the case, there shouldn't be any need for SAT classes. The test shouldn't be the norm. School curriculum shouldn't revolve around getting a good grade on the SAT or AP; the test should adjust to what people learn in school.

To bring up the example of my friend, the fact that he did well on the SAT didn't reflect upon his level of English mastery or math mastery, because the SAT isn't a valid indicator of intellect.

The SAT doesn't consider the fact that not everyone is a English or math majoring student.

But regardless of this, the university system propagates this system, and if they didn't support it, it would filter out of the system.
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Posted on 01-31-07 03:22 AM, in Teh Box O' Brain Hurtrz Link
K. To question 3.
Divide into 3 groups of four, namely groups A, B, C.
1. Weigh A and B. If one side is heavier, that side has the heavier weight. Else, the heavy weight is in group C.
2. Weigh two of them (D, E), if one is heavier, it is the heavy weight. Else go on to step 3 in the case that D and E are of equal weight.
3. Weigh the two others (F, G) and the heavier one is the heavy weight.

And for the questions, ask "Is 1+1=2?" Then, ask "Is the answer to my next question "yes"?" For your last question ask "Was the answer to my last question "yes"?"

(edited by SamuraiX on 01-30-07 09:24 PM)
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Posted on 01-31-07 06:31 AM, in So now that school's in: WebCT fucking blows. Link
My school has Aeries, and it doesn't work most of the time, and is useless the rest of the time.
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Posted on 01-31-07 08:18 AM, in So who wants to try out the harmless weapon first? Link
I was thinking more "What, do you expect me to talk? No Mr. Bond, I expect you to die."-type of application of this.
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