Standardized Testing: These 4 Slight Adjustments Could Actually Make a Big Difference: by Serena Pariser

by admin | Apr 22, 2015 | Best Practices, common core, standardized testing, Teaching Responsiblities

In most schools, the students take at least one standardized test teach year, if not more. One of the most frustrating aspects about standardized tests is that often students have a difficult time putting all of their brainpower into a test made by strangers a.k.a. Common Core gods or the state, however many times the scores are a measure of your performance as a teacher. How many times have you heard the question, “Does this count for our grade?” If you reply no, forget about any motivation. If you answer yes, you are flat out lying.