Testing for kindergarten readiness brings up at least three serious issues: ________________________________________, ________________________________________, and _____________________________________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
ANSWER:
?Answers may vary. Possible answers include: young children do not function well in common test situations; tests do not necessarily reflect the child’s knowledge; tests can contribute to potential and documented long-term negative effects on self-esteem; low-income and minority children are disproportionately affected; standardized tests are frequently misused; teachers may overemphasize test situations and items in class; tests provide too narrow a focus.
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