|
Ron,
It's an interesting point about the
reading level of the test. I have no idea
whether the test writers are even aware
that reading levels vary. I DO know there
are some "trick" questions on the test.
This year, we had no perfect scores. I've
taken seven hunter safety courses just to
keep my perspective of what the students go through. I am "hard core"
so I usually max them. I can understand how
a typical student of any age can miss five
or so questions. Maybe the test needs to be
reviewed by education experts.
That said, when a youngster can"t spell his
own name...when a youngster cannot competantly hold a youth model 20 gauge, I
get real concerned.
Ultimately, these youngsters may well be in the woods when we are. Will they get buck fever? Will they shoot at a sound? Will they
be responsible enough to calm their emotions and pull the trigger ONLY when appropriate?
I have my doubts.
|