History
when did the first standardized tests begin?
1st century China
What is a bias students may face from standardized tests?
Cultural and/or Language Bias.
Negative effect of standardized testing that is physical
Stress; rise in cortisol levels, loss of sleep, overconsumption of caffeine, etc...
Confidence Counseling
True or False: Standardized testing has no effect on teaching practices.
False
Why might some students who learn best through interactive, hands-on learning struggle during a standardized test?
Standardized tests are primarily given through multiple-choice, written, or selected-response formats.
Failure on a standardized test can cause this feeling in students
Lowered self-esteem
What state created the Kaiapuni Assessment of Education Outcomes (KA’EO) assessment To better incorporate culture into testing?
Hawaii
Which act mandated Standardized testing in the 50 states?
The No Child Left Behind Act
True or False; Standardized tests accurately measures what students are learning, particularly for diverse populations.
False.
Bias in testing that does not account for differences in language
What’s one alternative testing style that was mentioned in the PowerPoint ?
Group projects, Student interviews, Informal assessments, Portfolios
Which act reduced the amount of standardized testing?
The Every Student Succeeds act
What are some accommodations that could be provided for ELLs during a standardized tests?
Extended time, translation services, modified test versions.
Percentage of teachers that leave teaching in the first five years
What states use student portfolios instead of standardized testing?
Montana and New York
When did standardized testing come to america?
1840
In what ways could teachers use standardized tests to support academic growth?
Teachers could utilize the test results to identify areas of need and provide extra support.
Narrowing of the curriculum to focus on what is on standardized tests
"Teaching to the test"
What program is used to help the process of embracing challenges, learning from criticism, and seeing setbacks as an opportunity for growth
Growth Mindset Program