...standard phone features like calling and texting, smartphones make it easier to browse the web, study for a test, or even do a little bit of research. So, using them in class would be a pragmatic way to improve standardized test scores, help students stay more organized and educated, and schools could save the money that is used for computers and use it for more efficient things. In addition, app developers are coming out with thousands of education-centered apps in the market like Quizlet, Flashcards ++ (an app that allows you to create your own flashcards and review them on your phone), Evernotes (an app that helps you record notes), and much more; which would make it a convenient study tool. According to the Campus Technology article, smartphones today “have the computing power of a mid-1990s personal computer” and a possession of a smartphone is like having knowledge and resources at your fingertips, literally. Most teachers and parents are tenacious about the use of smartphones in class being a huge distraction, but things always have their ups and downs to them and it wouldn’t be a distraction if there are strict policies against it. A couple of schools in the U.S. are already allowing the use of smartphones in school and it has proven to improve standardized test scores and grades. For example, the Onslow County school district in North Carolina was looking for an innovative way to close their math achievement gap, so they decided to try...
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...Standardized Testing- How Beneficial is it? Student Name Toulmin Model Position Paper English Comp II – 112 Phaire Due Date – mm/dd/yy Word Count – nnn Outline Position Statement: Is ‘No Child Left Behind’ a valid method of assessing school, teacher and student performance? No, I do not think this act is a valid method to assess school, teacher and student performance. Rhetorical Context: This issue will address all the problems that are occurring because of the standardized testing which is taking place in all public schools. This issue is important to parents who have children going to public schools because it gives them an overview of what is wrong with this act. It is also important for the teachers and school administrators since they take some part in shaping the curriculum around standardized testing. Audience Analysis: The audience for this essay will be the parents because they are able to make changes to this act. Many parents may not understand the problems that this act is causing which can be quite harmful for their children. Many parents let the government make laws for the schools, because they think if the government is doing it, it must be right. Claim: The ‘No Child Left Behind’ act is not a valid method to assess school, teacher and student performance. Reasons: There are many reasons why ‘No Child Left Behind is not working. 1. The same tests are used for all students...
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...Standardized Testing; Worth it or Not? “When teachers talk about high school ‘standardized tests’ these days, they're not talking about the SAT. They mean federally mandated, timed, 'one set of multiple choice questions fits all' tests designed to measure students' performance in basic subjects like math and reading. Each state decides how to define educational proficiency, and tests use a minimum of three scores: Below Basic, Proficient, and Advanced” (Kumeh). These tests are put together not only to test the students comprehension in these subjects, but to also see if the teacher is meeting the specific objectives for each subject. States were not federally mandated to give their own standardized tests until 1994 when the Clinton administration changed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. In which, it stated that every state receiving federal money must test third through eighth grade students in math and reading yearly. However, when President George W. Bush passed the “No Child Left Behind Act” in 2001, it requires that not only do these schools need to test their students annually, but they must improve their scores from the previous year or government regulations will be put into place. “Testing has been a valuable part of the educational process since the days of Socrates. There is nothing new or scary about it. It lets teachers and parents know how kids are doing and lets students see the rewards of hard work” (Spellings). The US Board of Education is...
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...most identify with the return of spring. However, many third through eighth grade students become aware of spring with extra math and reading classes. These students take practice tests, learn about the proper amount of sleep, and breakfast one needs prior to taking the annual standardized achievement test. Once again it is time to test what children have learned this school year, so that state and federal government can decide if children, teachers, and schools measure up to government standards. While achievement and standardized test are meant to improve the quality of education by measuring the performance of students, teachers, and schools; they hinder our children’s education. “The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001, signed into law by (former) President Bush on January 8, 2002, is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the central federal law in pre-collegiate education” (Education week, 2004, Para. 1). The NCLB was put into place to enhance the public education system in America. NCLB stipulates criteria to improve the performance of students, schools, and teachers by evaluation through annual achievement tests. Determined by the results of the standardized achievement tests, schools are rewarded money from the federal government to implement and improve their curriculum. While NCLB is essentially for every publicly educated child, this law targets student groups with low level test scores such as: minority, English language learning...
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...An Act that is Lowering Moral The No Child Left behind Act (NCLB) was put into effect by George W. Bush in 2001. The purpose of this act is to improve education and allow for all children to have equal opportunity to advance in their careers post high school. Early in this transgression there are several negative consequences already. The creators incorporate too many regulations, which cause inefficiency and counter-productiveness. Improvement is based on standardized tests that cannot measure intelligence wholly. Treating children as if they learn at the same rate does not help all students use their critical thinking skills. The act aims to close the achievement gap and allows for “no child to be left behind”, but it is not simply a one size fits all ordeal. Everyone has different experiences of learning at their fullest potential. America is failing with this provision and it will greatly affect the future of the country. Every state is directly involved with the make-up of the test; in which case some states make their exams significantly easier. The NCLB founders are advocates for transporting children who reach qualifying test exams to different schools with hopes of better teachers. Students that are better test takers get the opportunity to have free transportation to non-failing schools, but they are not supporting their local communities. Legislation is overbearing in their influence with this act and it affects the amount of resources spent on limited subjects and...
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...Abstract Standardized testing does not define ones intelligence or ability. There has always been a quarrel about the tests: students may be very intelligent but are really bad test takers. The No child left behind act was an educational preference forced upon educators that will help them gain an equal opportunity at academic success. The law would promote this through standardized tests. Standardized testing may help students gain wonderful academic success however there are also things that can hinder scholars as well. Standardized testing has its advantages and disadvantages. Over the years standardized testing has been a trending topic, some people are in favor for the test while others are not. How can one test determine an individual’s ability or intelligence when students are people with needs and concerns beyond standardized testing! What is standardized testing? Standardized tests are tests where students answer multiple choice questions where each question only has one correct answer and are usually designed from experience and not theory (How standardized testing damages education ). The tests are based on educational aspects such as reading, math, and science skills (depending upon the type of standardized test being provided). Standardized testing is a law required aspect that is supposed to help scholars academic success and schools expand (with the use of federal funding). Various types of popular standardized test in the United States include Scholastic...
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...graduation in M.SC students can join M.TECH with the valid GATE score. TANCET – MCA, M.E, M.TECH, M.ARCH, M.PLAN, M.L.ARCH TO JOIN MANAGEMENT STUDIES. CAT – COMMON ADMISSION TEST MAT – Management Aptitude Test ICAR (Indian council of agriculture research) to PG in agricultural related studies in Indian universities.. ETS (Educational Testing Service) conducts GRE, TOEFL examinations. students can register online. Exams would be conducted throughout the year. GRE (Graduate Record Examination) – subject and general test TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign Language) IELTS (International Language Testing System) – Academic and General Training, Exams would be conducted throughout the year GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) - Is a standardized test conducted by the Pearson VUE on behalf of the Graduate Management Admission Council of the US. For GRE, TOELFE, IELTS, GMAT have to register online prescribed fee in dollars European universities accept IELTS score. American universities accepts GRE, TOEFLE STUDY ABROAD AFTER 12TH STANDARD SAT – scholastic aptitude test or scholastic reasoning test SAT is a compulsory test to secure admission in any undergraduate program of any college of USA Sl.no TEST Conducted by Announcement ENGINNEERING PG 1. GATE TANCET IIT’S &IISC Govt. colleges Tamilnadu September MANAGEMENT 1 2 CAT MAT IIM’S All India Management Association (AIMA) INTERNATIONAL GRE Common & General TOEFL IELTS GMAT (management studies) IELTS organisation...
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...Rebecca Pryor Professor Mageean English 1A 23 April 2012 Standardized Testing Standardized testing is a controversy going on right now in our society. This test is a big debate between parents, organizations and teachers. The controversy is that the standardized testing is a narrow curriculum and that it does not show a student’s creative side and their critical thinking. Children grades 2nd thru11th have to take this test, but students from low-income and minority-group backgrounds are most affected by this standardized testing. This test is an unreliable measure of the student’s performance. I don’t agree with standardized testing because I want my own daughter to be seen for everything she is capable of not just what society thinks she should be. I don’t want my daughter to be categorized for being smart or not smart enough. The two sides debating this issue are those who believe standardized test scores provide a way to categorize students and those who believe that the test are not showing the true abilities of the students. The major disagreement is that one says the testing has had a positive effect on students and the other says that it has not improved the student’s achievements. They do share a common goal: to give our children the best education possible. In the 1960’s and 1970’s this testing became a problem because it showed favoritism towards wealthy white people and showed unfairness to the poor and also African Americans. Because...
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...Palmer Cutbacks in Music, Art and Physical Education School is where we all gain basic knowledge. It is where we learn what we need to live and then get interested in what we will excel at later in life. Many students want to grow up to be a lawyer, doctor or a teacher but for some students, it is the dream of being a famous musician, artist or athlete. With education budget cuts and the motion for higher standardized test scores on the raise, many schools have been forced to cut some of their programs. Those hardest hit are music, art and physical education classes. The issue is that cutting these programs may do more harm to students than good. Studies have shown that music, art and physical activity have many positive effects on student development and learning. Physical education has become especially important today. With childhood obesity become an increasing problem, physical health and proper nutrition has become a great concern. Music and art also have also shown to have an impact on physical development. These are the classes and programs that promote creativity, self-expression and individuality, and for many students are the classes that they look the most forward to and are often the highlight of their day. By taking them away are we not robbing our students of the opportunity to learn through different mediums? What about the future musicians, artists and athletes? Are we not robbing...
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...IQ OK E ER BO TH EV CE T I ES CT GG RA BI T P S TE IQ 1,000 Practice Test Questions to Boost your Brain Power PHILIP CARTER & KEN RUSSELL i IQ P H I L I P CA R T E R & K E N R U S S E L L London & Philadelphia ii Publisher’s note Every possible effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate at the time of going to press, and the publishers and authors cannot accept responsibility for any errors or omissions, however caused. No responsibility for loss or damage occasioned to any person acting, or refraining from action, as a result of the material in this publication can be accepted by the editor, the publisher or any of the authors. Tests included in this book have previously been included in The Times Book of IQ Tests: Book 1 (2001), The Times Book of IQ Tests: Book 3 (2003) and The Times Book of IQ Tests: Book 5 (2005) published by Kogan Page. First published in this format, in Great Britain and the United States in 2007 by Kogan Page Limited. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of research or private study, or criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, this publication may only be reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by any means, with the prior permission in writing of the publishers, or in the case of reprographic reproduction in accordance with the terms and licences issued by the CLA. Enquiries concerning reproduction outside these terms should...
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...When Politics, Profits, and Education Collide No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind What comes to mind when one hears the words “no child left behind?” Perhaps one pictures a family of 12 who left one of the children at the gas station during a restroom break - or a school bus that arrived at the zoo field trip with 35 first-grade students but left with only 34! The thought of leaving a child behind, or of being harmed in any way, is disturbing. The thought of a child being left behind due to the challenges of our education system is also disturbing. Sadly however, when it comes to education children are being left behind, especially in the poorer areas of our country. The stakes are high – the future of the greatest country in the world is at risk, the children being raised today will lead and guide this nation tomorrow. Therefore, lawmakers need to pass legislation to ensure that “no child is left behind.” Education A State and Federal Partnership It may surprise or even shock some to learn that there never has, nor currently is, a federal constitutional right to an education. The United States Constitution does not impose an obligation to either federal or state governments to operate public school systems or to assist parents in paying for a private education. However, it has always been recognized, from the early years of our country’s formation forward, that having an educated constituency is in the best interests of a strong and free nation. Because the...
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...Einstein Never Used Flashcards By Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Golinkoff This was an interesting book about how children learn. The authors, based on evidence gathered from years of their own scientific studies as well as collective research from many other experts in child development, present a great case against accelerated learning, the overabundance and overuse of educational toys, and the pressures of standardized testing. This book debunks the theory that the more we can shove into our children’s brains and the early we can get it in there, the smarter our children will be. Personal Perspective As a parent of three children, I have felt the pressure of having baby geniuses. I heard all about how I should be playing Mozart to my unborn child and how the ‘Baby Einstein’ products and flashcards were a must in order to have a child succeed in life. The authors of this book claim that children don’t need any of that. In fact, many of these common myths are explained, along with where the myths originated from, and then compared to scientific studies. This book argues in favor of allowing free play in which children use their imagination on their own or with an adult. "When we understand what really does matter to children's development and how myths mislead us, we can feel more relaxed as parents and educators and can easily ensure that our children are intellectually stimulated and socially competent" (Hirsch-Pasek & Golinkoff, 2003, p. 268). I agree completely...
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...pros NCLB brings to the table, now lets dive into the cons. What are the negative affects? According to "Educational Research Newsletter And Webinars" (2006), " By imposing standards on students’ minds we are, in effect, depriving them of their fundamental intellectual freedom by applying one standard set of knowledge. Standardized tests oversimplify knowledge and do not test higher-order thinking skills. State standards are externally imposed on local teachers.” and “One-size-fits-all standards either dumb down instruction to the lowest common denominator or condemn low-ability students to frequent failure” (Standard-based assessments). The point this brings up is a strong one. How can the educational system except to successfully teach all students using the exact same model when it’s a well-known fact everyone has vastly different learning styles. Metaphorically, trying to shove the square through the circle whole is going to always lead to failure. The idea of having a set standard that all children should know is obviously very important, but setting down a specific guideline all kids are supposed to form to via an annual standardized test doesn’t work. The "Nclb Stories From The Front Lines" (N.D.) website was told by Silvia Ramos-Higueros from El Monte Elementary School Teachers Association “I start every day at school saddened that I have to spend the whole day of teaching pulling workbooks and assessing my students who are 6 year olds.” “No time for art,...
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...Policy Analysis No Child Left Behind to The Blueprint for Reform/Rise to The Top Program Frances Kaye Williams PAD 510: Into to Public Policy Analysis Strayer University Scholl of Professional Studies Thomas Walkington PAD 510 Intro Public Policy Analysis Strayer University January 27, 2014 Abstract The purpose of this research is to identify the reformation from the No Child Left behind Act that was reform from President Bush to the President Obama Blue Print for Reform Act and the Raising to the Top for Education. The research proves that the reformation of the Blue Print has greatly increased in the education of all children to indulge in a higher education. This reformation has not only help with the children but the welfare of the economy and the communities as well. The report identifies key elements of the policy and makes recommendations for future policy development identifying official and unofficial actors, interest groups, the influence of two of those actors, their influence in further development of the policy Executive Summary A substantial body of evidence has shown that past reforms have largely failed to improve schools, but The Blue Print for Reform along with the Rise to The Top Program (RTTT) has made a significant change in education. The Blueprint for Reform builds on the significant reforms already made in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 around four areas: (1) Improving teacher and principal effectiveness...
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...LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS (LET) PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REVIEWER [SET 2 - PART 1] LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS (LET) PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REVIEWER 1. Which assumption underlies the teacher's use of performance objectives? A. Not every form of learning is observable. B. Performance objectives assure the easier of learning. C. Learning is defined as a change in the learner's observable performance. D. The success of learner is based on teacher performance. 2. In the parlance of test construction what does TOS mean? A. Table of Specifics B. Table of Specifications C. Table of Specific Test Items D. Team of Specifications 3. A student passes a research report poorly written but ornately presented in a folder to make up for the poor quality of the book report content. Which Filipino trait does this practice prove? Emphasis on __________. A. art over academics B. substance over porma C. art over science D. porma over substance 4. In a criterion-referenced testing, what must you do to ensure that your test is fair? A. Make all of the questions true or false. B. Ask each student to contribute one question. C. Make twenty questions but ask the students to answer only ten of their choice. D. Use the objectives for the units as guide in your test construction. 5. Which does Noam Chomsky, assert about...
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