Tag: Standardized Testing
Review Chief: Primary SATs Effective, Gove’s Ebacc Under Scrutiny
In a recent development concerning primary school education, Professor Becky Francis, chair of the curriculum and assessment review, has hinted at potential changes in the UK education system. While the review is expected to...
Disheartening Trends in NAEP Scores for Low-Performing Students
Disheartening Trends in NAEP Scores for Low-Performing StudentsThe 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results have painted a stark picture of the state of education in the United States. Most American students are...
Improving Student Learning: Overcoming School Obstacles – The Educators Room
Student learning is a crucial aspect of education that focuses on acquiring knowledge and skills to achieve specific goals. However, recent assessments of students' academic achievements show minimal progress since the 1980s. Despite numerous...
Should Exams Be Abolished? Pros and Cons of Eliminating Exams
In the coming days, many young people will receive grades that are said to shape their futures. These grades, often the result of years of study, are condensed into a few hours of exams....
Study Finds Majority of Middle and High School Grades Incorrect: Proof Points
A recent study conducted by the Equitable Grading Project has revealed shocking findings about the accuracy of grades given to middle and high school students. The study analyzed 33,000 course grades and found that...