Thursday, March 22, 2012

What standardized tests should assess - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

What standardized tests should assess - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post:


Student mocked by teacher for missing state standardized test

A middle school student who didn’t take the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Testbecause he was sick at home was later forced by a teacher to wear a sign that said: “I decided to come to school today, but I didn’t come to school during the FCAT.”
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What standardized tests should assess

This was written by Marion Brady, veteran teacher, administrator, curriculum designer and author. This first appeared on truth-out.org .

By Marion Brady
If you fly, thank Myron Tribus for helping make your flight safer. He played a major role in the development of the equipment that keeps airliner wings free of ice.
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