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Accountability, Yes. Teaching to the Test, No.
To fix the current problem, Reeves (2008) notes that growth models are being piloted in states to add flexibility in determining school success. The combination of growth and achievement might lead to a more complete accountability system. I still want to know if the student learned this, that, and the other. But I also want to know that students are developing other skills and exercising creativity valued for 21st century literacy. I want a system that works the way it should, one that does not ever cause students to lose faith in their ability to succeed.References Deubel, P. (2007, Sept. 27). Test prep and math realities. THE Journal SmartClassroom. Available: http://www.thejournal.com/articles/21329 Mehrens, W. A. (1989). Preparing students to take standardized achievement tests. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 1(11). Available: http://PAREonline.net/getvn.asp?v=1&n=11 Reeves, D. B. (2008). Waiting for NCLB. Educational Leadership, 65(6), 89-90. Stiggins, R. (2007, Oct. 17). Five assessment myths and their consequences. Education Week, 27(8), 28-29. Available: http://www.edweek.org/go/commentary Washington Educational Research Association (2001). Ethical standards in testing: Test preparation and administration. Available: http://www.wera-web.org/pages/publications/WERA_Test_Ethics.pdf |
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About the author: Patricia Deubel has a Ph.D. in computing technology in education from Nova Southeastern University and is currently an education consultant and the developer of Computing Technology for Math Excellence at http://www.ct4me.net.
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