Standardized Testing Debate. In the context standardized state exams as graduation requirements, how do teachers develop course assignments and curricula that best serve the needs of students. This narrative examines the case of one student as teachers struggle to decide how to balance remediation and basic skills development with test preparation.
Discussion Questions
- Who should decide which class is best for Dave?
- Which elective class should the teachers place Dave in?
- What is Ms. Howe's primary responsibility as an English teacher whose students need to take a state exam?
- Should teachers use essay writing formulas and outlines to teach writing to low-level students?
- What role do state exams play in student learning?
- Is Ms. Howe's grading method fair for all her students?
- How can teachers differentiate instruction when faced with a standardized state exam?
Standardized Testing Debate
