1. Standardized Testing and Education The effects on students’ educational experiences learning Group 1 Monica Berget Melanie Beyhurst Nicholas Szczech

2. The Problem National Assessment of Educational Progress for Math Biased form of assessment Rigid, non-creative way of assessment Emotional effects on students who perform poorly

3. Solution: Portfolio Assessment Solution: Academic Growth Model Include: Standardized Testing Section Written Section Oral Assessment Assessment of classroom learning climate Attendance School Graduation Rates Measure students academic growth from year to year, regardless of their beginning performance level

4. Solutions: Revision of Test Questions & the system itself About the test: Take into account Cultural & Social Aspects Test is important but it’s not the big picture About the system itself: Towards a national curricula Example of the Race To The Top program Reduce the gap between ethnic groups by tutoring

5. Conclusion The system still faces some limits Some actions have been taken Need to keep on improving it Need the States cooperation

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