Scoring well on tests is the sort of happy thing that gets the school district the greenbacks they crave. Understanding and appreciating the material are secondary.

Libba Bray
Scoring well on tests is the sort of happy thing...
Scoring well on tests is the sort of happy thing...
Scoring well on tests is the sort of happy thing...
Scoring well on tests is the sort of happy thing...
About This Quote

A quote from Dr. Seuss’s “Green Eggs and Ham,” shows how misunderstood the value of learning can be for many students. A lot of students are willing to learn, but don’t appreciate the benefits of doing so. While it’s true that getting good grades can boost your chances of getting into a good college, it doesn’t always help you in the real world.

For instance, if you’re just not interested in math or science, you don’t have to learn the material to get good grades. You can talk yourself out of learning the material by saying how hard it is or that you think you will never use it in life.

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