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• Making sense of standardized testing... - Mar. 14, 2006

I read a great article at CNN.com that I think every parent should read. It helps parents and  anyone else figure out what standardize testing helps do and what it can't do.  I really like the side bar they have so I thought I'd repost the items here:

 

Questions to ask before testing

  • Which tests are given in my child's grade?

  • What are the purposes of these tests? What will these tests measure? How will the scores be reported?

  • How will the results of the tests used?
  • What do you do to prepare children for tests? What can I do at home to help my child prepare to take the test?

  • What happens if my child performs poorly?

    Questions to ask after testing

  • What do the test results tell me about my child's strengths and weaknesses?

  • What can I do to help strengthen my child's skills and abilities?
  • Are the test results consistent with my child's performance in the classroom?
  • How does my child compare with his peers?
  • Is the test data used to help improve instruction? What, if any, changes will be made in the classroom instruction?

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    Mar. 14, 2006 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by Juliestew
    i found your blog through Redeemed Treasures and just wanted to say that i ask God for my keys and things too. i loose stuff all the time and know He sees, even when i don't. i love it when he leads me to the thing i'm looking for in the most obscure ways.
    thanks for sharing about your "Daddy". what a wonderful day it will be when we all get so say that face to face.
    IN HIM
    julie
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    Mar. 15, 2006 - Untitled Comment

    Posted by foreverinmyheart
    Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by my blog. I enjoyed reading yours. :)

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