I’ve been hearing the term “high-stakes testing” for several years, but my brain had just filed it away with a ton of other education jargon. Made little sense. Had little relevance. Then I read about the Regents math test, and I got it. And just retched. One of our children — now grown […]
Regents tests
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Reader Feedback 10.16.02
A sampling of “Regents Math”: Start with the finest teachers that the Rochester schools can attract, given budget constraints. Then add a whole bunch of kids from populations typically at risk for failure: from households of poverty; where English is a second language; minority families; and kids with special learning needs or abusive or […]
