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[curingidiocy]

[ This sure is a unique network post. You might even think it's some sort of spam message, until you look carefully and see that it is indeed sent by one of the Outsiders on base, one (1) Veritas Ratio. Still.... ]

Notice of Examination Period: May 13-14

On May 13-14, students will be undergoing written exams to assess their level of knowledge in certain subjects. The exams will be taking place in a cordoned section of the cafeteria during this period. Please refrain from entering the cafeteria if unnecessary, and keep noise levels to a minimum. There will be no restrictions during lunch period.

Below is the schedule of exams; plan your trips accordingly.


May 13
8:00-9:30 AM: Mathematics - Arithmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra
10:00-11:30 AM: Mathematics - Statistics & Probability
1:30-3:00 PM: Mathematics - Calculus
3:30-5:00 PM: Economics

May 14
8:00-9:30 AM: Physics
10:00-11:30 AM: Chemistry
1:30-3:00 PM: Biology
3:30-5:00 PM: Environmental Sciences


These exams are diagnostic tests meant to inform further learning. Should you have an interest in educating yourself, direct your inquiries to me. The cut-off for requesting participation in these exams is 8 PM tonight.

Dr. Ratio
Professor, University of Veritas Prime
Intelligentsia Guild
Academic Representative of the Interastral Peace Corporation

Comments

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[problemagus]

( Well. It's not every day a post on the network catches his attention in such a way. He doesn't have much of a use for Ratio's services, not really. But he cannot help but lend ideas to flesh out the curriculum. )

Would you have any use for another tutor?
I may be able to lend my expertise.

[curingidiocy]

That depends. What subjects are you capable of teaching?

[problemagus]

I'm well versed in mathematics and science, though you seem to have that thoroughly covered.
However, I can also offer humanities courses such as foreign languages, literature, and the arts.

( It kind of helps when you've traveled as much of the world as he has. )

@vessel

[eyescar]

👍😨😭

✌️✌️✌️

[curingidiocy]

Have you sufficiently prepared yourself?

[eyescar]

i've done sooo much studying!!

@onestepforward

[ignoreher]

[ exams...... ]

Sooooooooo what year bracket is this for, Professor? Is it just high school, or higher education, or...

[curingidiocy]

It is intended for individuals undergoing high school level education.

Are you perhaps interested?

[ignoreher]

Nope! I'm good! I am a university student and I'm barely making by as it is! You can count on me not being around at all, unless to help pass out water and stuff during the exam period!





[ whew!!!!!!!!! ]

@kijyo

[saudadist]

what reading level is required?

[curingidiocy]

Ideally, you should be reading at twelfth grade level, but as these exams are diagnostic, failing to understand certain terminology will be inevitable. The exams have been written to assess knowledge on each subject from eighth grade to first year undergraduate level.

[saudadist]

oh

next time then I guess

[ That time limit would easily be half her reading the instructions, she's certain. ]

@greatvalue

[newphew]

Yes! I love exmas!Please let me participate!

is that all of them? No battle classes? Magic?Potions?Abominations?

Are we going to have to find our way out of a maze with deadly traps??

[ so normal.... ]

[curingidiocy]

[ ...what kind of education have you had, young sir. ]

No. I am no combat instructor. My expertise lies in the academics. These are written exams.

I have noted your desire to participate. You need not bring anything with you. Writing materials will be provided.

[newphew]

[ don't worry about it ]

Okay I understand.

Is there a punishment for failure?Not that I'll fail!!

[ but just in case...... are we talking like light maiming or death ]

@hearse

[wheft]

Wow. I certainly don't miss this at all.

[ tone may not be conveyed well in text, but ishmael may be a touch nostalgic despite being exasperated for the most part. ]

[curingidiocy]

I take it then that you would have no interest in any graduate level courses that I may offer in the future?

@ice snap

[bowtography]

Geez, you wasted no time...

[curingidiocy]

Time is the most valuable resource one has. Money can always buy you more things, but with time comes knowledge, experience, and the capacity to improve oneself.

I asked this of your gray-haired friend once before. Have you any interest in scholarly pursuits? As an interstellar traveler, it would do you well to obtain more knowledge so as to equip yourself against the perils of the universe.

[gundemn]

you can't be serious

[curingidiocy]

Do you have an issue with this arrangement?

@crow

[laevateinns]

The subjects certainly seem somewhat skewed.

[curingidiocy]

At this level, the humanities are under my purview as well, but they require cultural and historical context that I do not have to teach them in a meaningful way. Thus I have decided not to offer these courses to my students.

@duke

[frostfist]

[ these code names are getting out of control ]

Interastral Peace Corporation.... You must be familiar with the Astral Express then.

[ sorry doc, he's not here for class. ]

[curingidiocy]

[ Listen, LILITH gave that to him. And most people on his side of the universe know that he has a propensity for rubber ducks. He feels no need to change it, even if it's a little silly. ]

Indeed I am. You must be acquainted with March 7th.