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Why do we give tests? What purpose does it serve?

Why do we give tests? What purpose does it serve? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

With the NCLB Act schools have been required to increase their testing. In this post Gerstein states "I believe that tests provide an illusion that something has been learned, one that all stakeholders; teachers, administrators, parents, and students, themselves, have bought into."

She also states that she believes there "are qualitatve differences between assessment, measure, and tests." Gerstein brings in information from Cathy Davidson's post 'How Do We Measure What Really Counts in the Classroom" as well as information about the recent cheating scandal Harvard.

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When Students “Fail” Should They be Allowed Do-overs?

When Students “Fail” Should They be Allowed Do-overs? | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Yesterday, we heard from Chris Cannon, a 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year recipient and economics teacher at Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, GA.  He shared with us his work on test corrections,...
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Assessment as a Means for Developing a Sense of Achievement

Assessment as a Means for Developing a Sense of Achievement | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Assessment should be a continuous feedback loop, one that is integrated into the learning process, and where the feedback improves the competency of the learner. Assessments should be used as opportunities to develop a sense of achievement and related competencies."

 

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