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Ban of standardized test

Ban of standardized test

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Started by Alvaro Espinoza 11 years, 4 months ago

We have all gone through the American Educational System and at some point we have noticed how flawed it is. Even though some people believe the multiple-choice format used on standardized tests produces accurate information necessary to improve american schools Standardized test do not prove how much you know because the test don't actually measure skills necessary for life, test only show what you can regurgitate and standardized test do not improve student achievement. As score get used to "produce accurate information" necessary for American schools it also decided the schools budget. As The United States spends something like $11,800 per child compared to 4,000-5,000 in comparable countries in 2012 America got ranked 27th on the list of world rankings for School Educational Achievement well below Cuba and even Mexico and Brazil. I propose that we do a test run of one year without standardized test and instead just gather the information through out the year.

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May 15, 2015

I have been reading your messages about how these tests have affected your own lives and the stories are truly heartbreaking. It is clear that I am not the only one who felt like a number rather than a student. I am still working to get these concerns in front of the people at the district office who make the decisions.

May 15, 2015

I am honestly overwhelmed by the momentum we have built together because I never imagined this many people felt just as frustrated by these tests as I do. This shift in the conversation belongs entirely to you and your willingness to speak up about what our students truly deserve.

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Meagan Sarria
1 year ago Featured

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS NOT EVERYONE PASSED BECAUSE THE TEST HAS NOTHING THAT WE LEARN

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Anonymous
2 years ago Featured

I'm also suffering medical symptoms after doing examination. This is so outdated and we have put out stress on this goddamn outdated exam. Also I have a friend who having that his vision is become blurry after examination. I agree it should be banned forever! This isn't China for inventing this stupid outdated idea! Why rest of the world shouldn't adopt this Chinese invention!

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Jason Osei
11 years ago Featured

So true. These scores dont show how smart a student really is. Just makes them anxious. Good luck.

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Mike Castillo
11 years ago Featured

My kid comes home crying every day because of these tests. They dont teach real life stuff just how to memorize bubbles. Stop this madness.

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Ivana Burton-Thompson
11 years ago Featured

I like that you're trying to help the youth and this up and coming generation.

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Sarah Lawson
11 years ago Featured

THESE TESTS ARE A HUGE WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. WE NEED TO FOCUS ON REAL LEARNING IN CLASSROOMS NOT JUST TEACHING TO A DUMB TEST.

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Phineas
3 years ago

WE SHOULD BAN TESTS!!!

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Jeremiah miller
11 years ago

That's a great plan