I honestly do not like standardized tests. These tests are designed to assess a child on what the state believe a child should know. This in return causes the teacher to lose focus on teaching a child holistically, and instead teach just to the test (which is not beneficial to the child). I do believe that each child should be measured, so the needs of the child can be met, as well as for their progress to be viewed. However, I do not believe that standarized test is the best way to do this. Teachers know their students better than anyone, and are able to assess there students in a way the pencil and paper cannot. Therefore, I believe that teachers should use the test that they typically use at the end of the week to assess the children. Now there are some tests that are beneficial to the students, such as Dibels. This test allow the teacher to see where the child is at phonemically, and what areas need to be work on to enhance the child's learning.
In China, I learned that they have been doing children assessment longer than any other country. Just like here in the states, they too have termed-tests, as well as the end of the year testing. There isn't too much of a difference between the way our children are tested and their children are tested. Also, literacy is very important to them as it is to us, and they have several programs that are set up to enrich the child's literacy ability.
Kayla,
ReplyDeleteThank you for focusing on the individual achievements and needs of each child. We know that China is academically superior to many other nations, especially in the areas of math and science. Do you think that their assessment system helps give educators feedback so they can modify and enhance teaching strategies that in turn, helps students do well?
Kayla,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing insight thought. I have enjoyed your posts and discussions
Assessment is the tools to guide a teacher to determine how well children are. It also helps teacher plan appropriately curriculum for an individual child to achieve his/his goal. In contrast, inappropriate testing that may run the risk for children. I agree with your point that set up to enrich children’s literacy ability is a way to support children to reach their goal.
Temika
DeleteI like to thank you for your post we had something in common I too myself want to see how china children were being tested. They are very concern about their children education. I agree with you as you mention above how you do not like standardized tests. I honestly do not like standardized tests. These tests are designed to assess a child on what the state believe a child should know. I totally agree and I don’t feel that it should be that this just my personal opinion. You touch on some valid points and I have learn so much just in the little of time well thought out I will look forward to reading your post next week. Why do you think teach lose focus and what else can be done to help the child met his her needs.
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