Essays on Standardized test

There are many types of standardized tests used within schools to determine levels of intelligence and knowledge of subject matter. Teachers and the school board use these test results to determine areas that need improvement for the student and what subject areas they excel in. For students, many of them do not like taking tests…

In his essay “A Proposal to Abolish Grading”, Paul Goodman argues that some of the country’s most prestigious universities should eliminate the practice of grading because it hinders learning. He argues that parents should be eliminated from the learning process and that the academic atmosphere would benefit from a renewed emphasis on research and learning…

The title of this story is “Mother Tongue” From the background information, I learned that Asian American students didnt do as well on the English & writing part of their standardized test as they did on the math part of the test. The name of the author of this story is Amy Tan. The introductory…

John Gatto believes that mandatory schooling does wrong by prolonging childhood, and Professor X claims that students are unprepared for college, and questions whether some should be admitted. Gatto uses historical references to support his claim that schools stifle independence. Professor X doesn’t think everyone is qualified for a college level curriculum. John Gatto is…

The “No Child Left Behind” Act The Effects of “No Child Left Behind” on Special Education and General Education Collaboration & Outcomes: A Qualitative Study The “No Child Left Behind” Act The Effects of “No Child Left Behind” on Special Education and General Education Collaboration & Outcomes: A Qualitative Study Introduction The primary aim of…

Part 1 Introduction Overview Each and every year the results of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) science proves that the students who attend the Florida Schools are far below their grade level.  The controversy surrounding science education over the past 90 years has centered on what information should be included in the science curriculum,…

Michelle YelencovichEDU 601Final PaperDecember 18, 2000In this class, we have struggled to evaluate the current educational system in order to determine if significant social issues, including increasing regional poverty, and declining literacy rates in specific urban regions are related to economic differentiations in the education system. Because of recent studies, some have considered the issue…

            The word assessment can strike fear in the hearts of both teachers and students. Teachers worry about whether they have properly prepared their students to do well on assessments while students worry about whether they will pass the test. However, assessments can be used as a valuable learning tool if properly implemented. “The shift…

You may try to deny it; many of us do. We are our own people, with our own thoughts, feelings, and opinions. We are individuals, and nothing influences us without our knowledge and permission. Certainly not the media; we create the media, after all, and direct it with our own tastes and preferences. It is…

Education is huge toss-up in today’s unstoppingly reforming society and workplace atmosphere. China’s educational system has been very distinct in terms of the nature of schooling. That is, due to the nature of large population, the way the education works and demand for higher levels of education has been unprecedented in certain regards. Due to…