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Standardized tests are important in today’s educational world, especially with the No Child Left Behind laws. In order to help students prepare …
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This article examines the benefits and drawbacks of multiple choice test formats as compared with open-ended questions.
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My generation grew up receiving letter grades and we all turned out okay. Today, my children receive their grades through a rubric until they are in …
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Many students, parents and teachers focus on the stress of standardized tests without recognizing some of the benefits. Here we examine the pros and …
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As a teacher, you have to be aware of the standardized testing your state requires at the end of the school year. You also have to be aware of your …
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People with kinesthetic intelligence express themselves and learn through movement and activities. Unlike verbal language learners, these students …
Continue ReadingWith the perceived overdose of statewide testing of students, it is expected to find a slew of criticisms against standardized tests. Are there too …
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A verbal linguistic learner enjoys and relishes playing with words. Learn more about what activities enhance this type of intelligence and what …
Continue ReadingDuring your teaching career, you may be called upon to proctor or administer a standardized test. Here are some general suggestions for this task.
Continue ReadingAssessment in mathematics no longer divides those “good at Math” from those “not good at Math.” Today, math instruction and assessment provide …
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