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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Peter Sacks quote
The problems described here are teaching problems, not testing problems. Art -----Original Message----- From: pwmjoy@earthlink.net <pwmjoy@earthlink.net> To: arn-l <arn-l@interversity.org> Sent: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:33 pm Subject: [arn-l] Peter Sacks quote Standardized tests reward passive, superficial learning, drive instruction in undesirable directions, and thwart meaningful educational reform. Evidence strongly suggests that standardized testing flies in the face of recent advances in our understanding of how people learn to think and reason. Research in the past few years indicates that traditional tests reinforce rote learning of facts and formulas in contrast to the active, critical thinking skills many educators now believe schools should be encouraging. (Peter Sacks from Srandardized Minds: The High Price of America's Testing Culture and What We Can Do to Change It ---2000) pwmjoy@earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You.
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