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Patti (baconater)
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Aug 04, 2014 06:05AM
She doesn't know her arse from her elbow.
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Patti (baconater) wrote: "That would mean I want to marry him. ;)"But until you get him to ask you, you cannot turn him down, or take six months to come to a decision, or whatever
Patti (baconater) wrote: "She doesn't know her arse from her elbow."both might be remarkably boney
Patti (baconater) wrote: "She doesn't know her arse from her elbow."Not to be confused with that Gaeltacht minister they recently appointed in Ireland, who doesn't know his Erse from his elbow.
Good morning, Jim.So, there's an IQ test doing the rounds on Facebook.
I admit I did it. Got a stupidly high number. Goes to prove I'm good at taking a test.
What are your thoughts on such testing?
126. I'm crap at spotting patterns in number sequences, always have been. But so what? All that proves is I'm crap at spotting sequences in number patterns...Did that test or something similar about 10 years ago. Strangely I got pretty much the same result. I guess it's consistent!
Working with kids from all over the world who have vastly divergent experiences, I'm very leery of using tests to pigeon hole their abilities. Stick a label on a person and expectations can be skewed, I think.Having said that, there is one test that I rely on when working with EAL learners that helps me to pinpoint gaps in their knowledge that need to be focussed on.
But that is what a test should be used for, I believe.
I tend to score badly in tests because I tend to lose interest in them half way through.
Patti (baconater) wrote: "Good morning, Jim.So, there's an IQ test doing the rounds on Facebook.
I admit I did it. Got a stupidly high number. Goes to prove I'm good at taking a test.
What are your thoughts on such test..."
Everybody I've seen take that test got about 120 something, so I'm not impressed.
One problem with IQ tests is that they are set up to produce a result.
For example it has been decided that men and women have the same IQ so IQ tests that show anything different are 'wrong' and are tinkered with until they produce the right results.
Same with regards people from different ethnic backgrounds.
So actually they are specifically set up NOT to show certain things (it is a purely subjective whether this is right or not) but they also have the problem that they are culturally attuned as well. If you're from a background that doesn't do much numeracy, number sequences aren't your thing.
Like all tests it might be that the main purpose is to prove that the people setting them are the high achievers and the people we should listen to and take notice of. Certainly, it could be argued that degrees work like that.
My brother scored high on an IQ test (don't recall how high) but he is useless at anything manual, which requires a different kind of problem solving. I'm crap at tests, especially if there's a time constraint.
I think a lot of it for me is that, as an accountant, I do very little actual maths. (That's why I have computers and calculators and software and stuff) so number crunching isn't something I do a lot myself.
Will wrote: "I think a lot of it for me is that, as an accountant, I do very little actual maths. (That's why I have computers and calculators and software and stuff) so number crunching isn't something I do a ..."Is it more about looking for holes in loops? ;~)
Actually, I've always viewed my work in Tax as more akin to being a fantasy fiction writer, or as an artform.
Partly, Jim, I think thats because people tend to associate with others that they regard as similar to themselves, both in social standing and intellect. So the people in your peer group are likely to get similar results. Which doesn't invalidate the test.Or I could be talking toot (since it's Robert Rankin month).
Why does he get a month?I want a month!
Robert rankin month?Why wasn't I informed?
He's brilliant!
Edit: Off to buy a fedora.
Well, only cos it was his birthday and he had a massive sale.He's self-published now, did you know?
And has been involved in making a film of a recent book, too!
My kid's parent would second that too. Oh, that's me :~)
Kath wrote: ""I want never gets!" (Kath's mam)""If you don't ask, you don't get." (Will's dad)
I'm heading toward a burrito.
I want a pic of you in your fedora.
Fancy, fedoras and burritos on my author thread.Strangely enough
which covers both food and high fashion is now a mere £2.99. Is this an omen perhaps?
as long as it wasn't a yuk burrito!
Patti (baconater) wrote: "I want a pic of you in your fedora."And when it arrives, you shall have one.
I've just received my tshirts for Londoncon! Brilliant!
Well, maybe in London Jim will take a pic.Oh wait, he doesn't do piccies: howabout one of his mental pics?
I'll ask Mary to get a piccy for Patti.
I'll take a pic!
Oh, you're going??? I'm jealous!Why has no one still posted any details about it???
Dave is launching his book there in paperback and I'm going along to support him.
Patti (baconater) wrote: "Oh, you're going??? I'm jealous!Why has no one still posted any details about it???"
well we've sort of mentioned it but we're going along as trade so we'll not get to see the cool stuff and the big interviews as we'll be working or trying to find something to eat
You're an awesome friend, GL. :DYou'd get more people to come to buy your books if you'd post details, Jimbo.
Sheesh.
Hey if I could do promotion and sell indie books I'd not be a fantasy or SF writer, I'd be making millions selling books about how to sell books!
Still pigged off about the firm that is going T shirts for me for Loncon.I thought I'll go with a local firm, get something sewn in, so I get a decent shirt or two out of it as well.
OK it was a few quid dearer than off the web, but I do believe in supporting local.
It is exactly two months since I emailed them the stuff
I've gone in four times to check
Still zilch, nothing, rien
I phone today, the woman, she know nothing, but she'll find out about it and get back to me.
Strangely enough my phone has failed to ring
Tomorrow I may appear in person, but basically they've screwed me about so long that I'll not be able to get stuff from anyone else either.
Perhaps I should go and rant on the grumpy thread :-(
Name and shame them, Jim!Take to twitter! Go in and speak to the owner!
That is rubbish Jim :(I'm with Patti on this, if they can't produce the goods they shouldn't be in business. I could have embroidered you some tee shirts in two months!
(you might not have wanted to be seen wearing them, but that is beside the point)
Heck, in two months, I could have Ummm no.
You could have got your munchkins to do it!
Yeah! Could have gone that!I know Jim loves glitter!
I'll be wearring my awesome geeky favourite shirt with minions and GoT design
Jim, I bet if you went where I did they would be delivered in time.Granthams of blackpool. Ask for Tshirt printing when the girl answers.
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