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Amy M

Test Problems: Seven Reasons Why Standardized Tests Are Not Working | Education.com - 0 views

  • Seventy-nine percent of teachers surveyed by Education Week said they spent "a great deal" or "somewhat" of their time instructing students in test-taking skills, and 53 percent said they used state practice tests a great deal or somewhat
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    why NCLB doesn't work
Diane Gusa

Failure, mistakes and NCLB « Moving at the Speed of Creativity - 0 views

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    "It is a tragedy the message many students receive in our schools today louder than all others is, "We have zero tolerance for mistakes or failure." The creative process is all about being willing to take risks, fail, and learn from those mistakes as we try again. I am not saying we should celebrate failure, but in the spirit of the "failure bow" we should recognize the vital role failure plays in the learning process. It is ridiculous to intentionally promote learning cultures where people who fail believe they will be metaphorically killed"
Mike Fortune

Using Technology to Improve Student Achievement - 0 views

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    Somewhat dated yet useful essay
Aubrey Warneck

Tom Chapin - Not On The Test - 0 views

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    Take a break and watch this :-)
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    If you want a good laugh, take a look at this.
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