T here has been quite a bit of buzz in the news and social media about the use of standardized tests. This position paper recently caught my attention.... * * * Take a seat, sharpen your pencils, and turn off all electronic devices. It’s time for a test—on testing . Are standardized tests: a. an accurate measure of whether teachers have educated their students, b. equalizers through their uniformity, c. ensuring that No Child is being Left Behind, or d. tests which improve students’ critical thinking before they enter the Real World? Actually, the answer is e. none of ...
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