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180. The Heightened Need For Testing In 2021
The global pandemic made standardized testing impractical for much of 2020. Before we get used to life without high-stakes exams--as lovely as that might sound--let's consider what we lose when we abandon objective academic assessments. Amy and Mike invited author and researcher Mike Petrilli to explicate the heightened need for testing in 2021.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What makes testing controversial?
Why is 2021 different from other years?
What is the value of standardized test scores in educational systems?
Have standards changed during the pandemic period?
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