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Standardized tests are pests—here’s why

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Key points: Standardized tests aren’t inclusive and often lead to unnecessary stress Educators should shift focus from standardized tests to ensuring students become independent learners See related article: What’s the state of K-12 assessment? This shift, while intended to improve test performance, comes at a cost.

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Test: The four-letter word that works with GPA for college admissions

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College admissions trends have followed suit, especially regarding standardized testing. The debate over using test scores in college admissions has oscillated between requiring them and questioning their necessity in favor of relying more on student grade point averages (GPAs). Over time, standardized tests have evolved in many ways.

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So, you want to evaluate a tech tool?

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In the world of instructional technology, evaluating a tech tool is widely misunderstood. School districts are under pressure to quantify the impact of technology integration on student achievement. And that can lead to districts trying to draw a direct line between student achievement and a tech tool. Let me explain.

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I made my classroom look like the real-world—and test scores soared

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Are employees evaluated using bubble-in tests to prove they know the ins and outs of their job? Why is the culture to drill facts into students’ heads just to pass a test? I’ve never been a big believer in teaching to a test. Students can also earn extra money through academic achievements and good behavior.

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Empowering neurodiverse learners with AI-driven solutions

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This level of personalization is difficult to achieve in traditional classrooms, where one teacher may be responsible for 20 or more students with diverse needs. The future of neurodiverse education The promise of AI in education goes beyond improved test scores or sleek digital interfaces, its about advancing equity.

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Global policy report touches on reduced testing reliance

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The needs to promote a whole child education and to reduce the overreliance on standardized testing are just two of many priorities that span all education systems across the globe,” said David Griffith, ASCD director of public policy. To achieve this, all schools must. Deliver social and emotional learning.

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Resource gap may be key to closing achievement gap

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Income-achievement gaps now far surpass racial-achievement gaps, study finds. Ensuring equal access to resources can help improve educational outcomes and close achievement gaps for children from low-income families, according to a new study. Gordon Chair for Policy Evaluation and Research at ETS.