The Hidden Cost of standardized Testing

1. The Hidden Cost of standardized Testing I Hate Testing!

2. Why Students don’t do well on tests! • They don’t study!

3. Why Students don’t do well on tests! • It’s the parents fault!

4. The Editorial • Governor Brown has proposed cutting back on standardized testing. • The Times in its January 20th editorial (Don’t Skip on Tests), although acknowledging that better evaluation measures are needed, is critical of the Governor’s plan and says that “standardized test are objective.” • “I disagree!!” Julian Weisglass

5. The Article • Read the Article. • Small Group Discussion. • Remember! No speaks twice until everyone speaks once.

6. The Hidden Costs • Which hidden cost do you most agree with and which one do you disagree with?

7. Video • Watch the video, “I hate testing!”

8. Recommendations • Which recommendation made by Julian do you implement? How? • Which recommendation would you like to explore?

9. Pes Groups • As a group take one minute each to “catch up”. • Break up into Dyads and address the questions on your agenda. • End as a group taking one minute for “last thoughts”. • Go to Lunch