Let's call this a guest "Worst Ideas" as my friend Emily summed this one up on her blog...
"I’m sorry, but standardized tests measure one very particular kind of learning. Despite the
arguments of testing detractors, well-designed tests do an awesome job testing for certain skills, such as reading comprehension and arithmetic. Unfortunately, they suck at assessing the ability to think creatively, design solutions, work with peers, and write well. I’ve graded standardized test essays, and they are geared toward a set format. Kids can be taught that format without learning a damned thing about writing."
Read the rest on her blog at the link below...
Test this | Emily Rosenbaum
Thursday, September 30, 2010
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