Standardized testing has been deemed the dumbing-down of American students. What we need is oral exams in which teacher can make a value judgement as to whether the student can think and reason about a subject.
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Mr. Pondiscio's idea deserves keen study. Since the tests he prescribes would be administered randomly, allowances should be made for... [MORE]
Sir Bodsworth Rugglesby III
Sep 18, 2007 13:19
Standardized testing has been deemed the dumbing-down of American students. What we need is oral exams in which teacher can...