A student attending Stansbury High School was taking his biology exam in an online format and got this very personal question about handling an abortion. Thankfully he had his cell phone to take a picture of the test question he received. Click to enlarge it.
The student said this question had come up earlier in the year when taking a different test. This is a very disturbing question that appears to violate Utah law asking about potential religious and sexual beliefs. This is not a SAGE test, but some other provider openly seeking behavioral data on students.
The appropriate ans that is not included is Kids, Mom is going to have a baby. We have also learned that there is a strong possibility that this child will have Downs Syndrome and if so it will need all the love that all of us can provide. We ask that you make some plans to properly welcome your new Brother of Sister into out family. We are so proud of you.
You are absolutely right. These common core tests are all multiple choice and make the student pick an answer that is incorrect, but they don’t have any other choice. My son’s district writing assessment question was “is it OK to burn the Quran?” And they conveniently provided the for and against articles the student has to quote from!
“Is growth population beneficial or not? Does it have a positive or negative effect on human-well being, economy, and the environment?”
Our essay question…..garbage population control is the proper response.
Exactly!
How dare they discuss this on a test. Totally inappropriate. How is there a “right” answer. This is a personal belief.
I think the second answer is a pretty good description of using one’s personal beliefs to decide what to do.
The second answer makes it sound like a consensus approval, almost the like the community is helping decide. Why isn’t there an answer of “We would accept this and welcome the child into our home.”? There is no pro-life option.
Yes there is. Last option.
That is not a pro-life option. That is a standard “pro-choice” option of leave everyone out of it but the mother since she’s carrying the baby.
Beautifully state, Henry! :)
This is personal to me because I have a beautiful DS girl named Ellie. This test question really is the ultimate question and the correct answer may have eternal consequences. It is too bad that some people think it is ok to dispose of you if your eyes are not blue, your hair is not blonde, you’re a female, or some other physical trait. “..for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
Needless to say, Ellie has taught me so many more important things than I have ever learned in the school system.