Briefly describe some of the philosophical and practical problems associated with standardized testing

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER:
?Standardized testing has problems such as labeling too many children as “failures,” eroding the curriculum by pressuring teachers to “teach to the test” instead of teaching children, and causing the adoption of inappropriate teaching practices.

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An example of accommodating the schedule is

a. giving a test to a student in a separate room. b. allowing tape-recorded instructions. c. allowing extended time. d. allowing student to answer questions orally. e. None of these

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Discuss how the early "pioneers" shaped educational psychology.

What will be an ideal response?

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Who is most likely to be considered part of the "hidden school government"?

A. Teachers B. Principals C. Students D. Parents

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Rote counting:

a. is counting without true meaning. b. is counting with true meaning. c. occurs mostly in grades 3-5. d. is common with classification.

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