Yesterday we discussed 10 problematic assumptions about standardized tests. I love the sarcasm behind them and how true they are. I think my favorite is #7, which talks about the quality of local instruction having the greatest impact upon achievement. Even within our school building, our classes are compared. If I have a student with CD whose biggest accomplishment in the school year is writing her name, who cares if she can't pass the state's test?? I know she made great improvements.
I also spent time yesterday finishing up my research. It's kind of frustrating to find a piece of information you think will work and then realize it's not even close to what you need. I do, however, appreciate having time in class to work on this paper.
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I agree on the research part. I quickly scanned through some articles thinking they would work, but when I sat down to read them, they were not what I originally wanted. Waste of time!!
I agree on the assumptions. Hilarious!
Allison - you are a good writer.
You have a neat way of saying things. I know what you mean about finding out that one of your articles was not what you thought it was. I'd say that probably happened to all of us.
I totally agree with you about individual students and their accomplishments. It is hard when everyone is compared with each other, especially when everyone did not start with the same types of problems in their classroom.
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