[HundertzehnGustav]

Too long , did not read...

In our country we are now no more grading, but "evaluating" students, not attributing notes from 0-60 (worst/best) but having tons of papers with small boxes that need checkmarks for every skill demonstrated.

o can copy text
o can paste text
o can format text
o can insert graphics into document
o knows appropriate graphics formats to keep filesize small
(...)
o can hook up VGA monitor
o can hook up VGA monitor on DVI connector

and yes, i have seen Dudes that had Masters fail at basic french conjugation, red arrogant letters by guys just out of school that made me both laugh and cry.
All in all...
I also feel an erosion in the education taking place.
That is not to piss on others, for i am one of the mentioned "craftsmen", never been inside a Tertiar school whatsoever, except for an emergency dump at the 'loo.

I am not one to find answers myself by using my IQ, combined with trial and error, i believe in proper guidance in the basic skills along with a lot of effort and mistakes, application of the basic skills in the workshop.

I believe good explanations to make more complex matters understandable are needed, and that, after application of the knowledge, the gained understanding must be questioned to ensure the concept has passed to the trainee.

So the question for me is not what is wrong with some systems.
there seems to be sucky education everywhere.

The question is: How do the Northerners do better in teaching, preparing and evaluating their Kids, Teenagers and Youngsters?