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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Test Score Bounty Payments as Campaign Tool
In a message dated 10/24/2006 7:34:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, WMZEMKA@aol.com writes: Joe, I think it's optimistic to think that real learning would be the choice made if there were more time. I'd bet on more test prep. Mickey __________________________________________________ "Real learning" and "test prep" are not necessarily exclusive, no matter how much this list asserts that they are and despite FairTest propaganda that tests under NCLB can not be "authentic assessment." Test prep contributes to real learning when it helps kids learn important things and develop important skills. Real learning can take place in the testing environment we have now. We simply need more people in the schools who can make this happen. Bring Joe Bo back to show people how to do it. Art
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