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65. In Defense Of State Tests
Most of us intuitively understand why testing is necessary to assess learning outcomes. What is the problem, then, with attempting to accurately assess these outcomes beyond a school or district level? Amy and Mike invited researcher and consultant Glynn D. Ligon to rise to the defense of state tests.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Why is state proficiency testing valuable?
What are the attributes of an effective accountability test and where do the SAT & ACT fit in?
Are the arguments against state testing persuasive?
How do accountability and formative assessments…
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