Microsoft Educator Network - Hot Topics : Change Management & Culture of Innovation : STANDARDISED TESTING

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On reading the article from Michelle Rhee in “Opting Out of Standardized Tests? Wrong Answer” in The Washington Post, April 4, 2014 it made me think.

“Tests are not fun – but they’re necessary. Stepping on the bathroom scale can be nerve-racking, but it tells us if that exercise routine is working. Going to the dentist for a check-up every six months might be unpleasant, but it lets us know if there are cavities to address. In education, tests provide an objective measurement of how students are progressing – information that’s critical to improving public schools.”

I know you all have your opinions re standardised testing and in particular PISA testing of our 15 year old students.

Let's hear what your thoughts are. I am sure many will be quite provocative.

testing, PISA, standardised testing, stawide testing

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Tony

Bryant

Tony Bryant has been involved in education for over 46 years and principal of Silverton Primary School, a Microsoft Worldwide Mentor School, for the past 20 years. Working in a low-socio economic, highly multi-cultural area of Melbourne, Australia he has led a school that has been recognised worldwide as an innovative and progressive school.