Tuesday 27 Standardized testing

Advantages
-They are structured.
-Learn basic skills.
-Higher standardized test scores.
-They can be measured.
-Know what is expected.
-Organized.
-Easy to grade.

Disadvantages
-No creativity is being used.
-The students don't learn to explore.
-There is no diverse instruction.
- Not able to draw from personal experiences.
- Some students can not learn in that way.
- No student teacher relationship.
- No student engagement in learning.

Looking at these advantages and disadvantages has made me stop and think about how I am going to use standardized testing in my classroom. There are going to be times I have to give students a standardized test. Take the end of year test for example, and all of the state tests the students have to take. I am going to try and engage my students in all of my lessons so they are able to draw from personal experiences. I know that it is important to build relationships with the students and see what interests them so you can pull that into help their learning. Students should have a say on how they want to learn. I know that students will teach me sometimes and I need to make sure I am getting feedback from all of them.