Sometimes truth is…
Back a few weeks ago I created a quick graphic for a post asking for examples of test prep and Common Core assignments using an online graphic generator. This picture went viral as parents and teachers passed it on via social media.
I created this picture to gain a few laughs and make a statement about the amount of time that is lost to testing in our schools. Detractors might say my creation is a piece of propaganda, but sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, or pretty darn close. Schools in my state of New York will be starting their grueling two weeks of testing starting April 16. So how much “real education” will take place from April 16 through May 1st?
Here is a look at what students in grades 3-8* will face:
*The kind folks at NYSED decided to reduce grades 3 & 4 testing to 70 minutes for this year. More appropriate for 8 and 9 year olds? No.
How much time is lost for real learning opportunities? After students are burned out from testing are they ready for instruction in the afternoon? Should they be? If a student has art, music, library, or physical education
Here is a look at what students in grades 3-8* will face:
*The kind folks at NYSED decided to reduce grades 3 & 4 testing to 70 minutes for this year. More appropriate for 8 and 9 year olds? No.
How much time is lost for real learning opportunities? After students are burned out from testing are they ready for instruction in the afternoon? Should they be? If a student has art, music, library, or physical education