Question:
Mike Rose Essay Analysis
In Mike Rose's Essay, "I Just Wanna Be Average," he states, "Students will rise to the mark you set."
1) What exactly does he mean by this statement? Is he saying that if teachers only challenge the students to a certain point they won't rise above that mark? What about students who set their own goals and standards?
2) What are some examples in today's society that are obvious or have been newsworthy that validate or refute this idea?