Re: I wonder if Checker could pass an English test?

[George Cunningham <gkc@LOUISVILLE.EDU>]

Ken,

On the other hand, how do you spell "their?"  See your third sentence from
the bottom.

George K. Cunningham
University of Louisville
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Subject: I wonder if Checker could pass an English test?


> The reason I raise that question about Mr. Finn is something I came
> across while browsing the Thomas Fordham web site.  They provide a whole
> lot of olinks, naturally oriented towards their particular view of what
> education should be.  Almost no neutral links, excpet perhaps ASCD.
>
> Given how many of that ilk are fond of Saxon Math, imagine my surprise
> to read the following:
>
>
> "Saxon Publications This site contains materials on the famous Saxon
> math curriculum, which has gained nationwide notoriety."
>
>
> Is it possible tjhat Mr. Finn et al do not realize that the word
> "notoriety" is a pejorative term?  Hmmm,   I wonder what other words
> they don't understand?   Could THAT be thier problem?
>
>
>
> Sorry folks,  I needed a sense of humor at the end of the week.    I
> couldn't resist.
>
>
>
> Ken Bernstein
>
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