Oregon students set to get choice of graduation test »
Posted By david_nwpa 3 months, 3 weeks ago in FamilyWhen Oregon education officials set out to devise a graduation testing requirement for high school students, they looked to other states for inspiration -- on what not to do.
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david_nwpa3 months, 3 weeks ago
It seems to me that these high stakes tests do nothing more than take a snapshot of how students are doing. They need a "video" rather than a still frame to demonstrate growth and their abilities. A portfolio method accomplishes that goal and shows that they have the fortitude to stick to one albeit lengthy task.
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