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Unpacking Standardized Testing: A Teacher's Perspective
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In this episode of the Ed Answer Key podcast, discussions revolve around the limitations and potential of standardized testing in education. The host shares a personal anecdote about grading standardized tests and highlights the importance of assessments that indicate students’ growth over time, rather than just a snapshot of their capabilities. Additionally, the episode touches on the topics of systemic problems within the education system, the impact of COVID-19 on revealing those issues, and the hopeful prospect of significant changes in education methods and expectations. The conversation concludes with a motivational quote from Bob Dylan, encapsulating the vision of setting high expectations for students and the necessity of working hard to achieve them.
00:00 Welcome to the Ed Answer Key Podcast! 00:29 The Truth About Standardized Testing 00:43 A Personal Anecdote on Grading Tests 01:31 The Potential of Standardized Tests for Growth 02:20 A Parent's Perspective on Test Scores 02:32 Inspirational Parting Words 03:15 The Impact of Abolitionist Teaching and COVID-19 on Education 04:03 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Stay Connected
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