Tag Archives: Standardized test

The time of tests

Posted on August 31, 2013 by knlistman

The ancient Chinese refined the process of choosing officials based on testing. Prospective government employees would spend days ensconced in little tents taking the massive exam. If they scored high they could expect a cushy job as part of the … Continue reading →

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Multiple Choice Mess

Posted on August 30, 2013 by knlistman

Having worked both in education as a teacher, and in industry as a developer of certifications, I understand the prevalence of multiple-choice tests. They are easy to administer and grade without the specter of subjectivity.  But it is not simple … Continue reading →

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The schizophrenic approach to testing

Posted on August 28, 2013 by knlistman

One of the major difficulties using standardized testing in school is our “schizophrenic” approach to the subject. Is the purpose of testing to ensure that the students is ready to go to the next level? Is it to see if … Continue reading →

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How much is their work worth?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by knlistman

In 1992, Dallas Public Schools tried out a reading/language arts portfolio assessment. A research project examined how well this portfolio program worked and found that the school district was unprepared to provide the time, money and technical quality required to … Continue reading →

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