The disruptions of standardized assessment season compound existing challenges posed by absenteeism.
Every year, teachers express frustration with the disruptions caused by standardized tests and concern about whether such testing captures authentic learning and adds real value. This year, the volume of these conversations has been turned up because the testing disruption has piled onto the disruptions of increased absenteeism.
Sample Educator Conversations
- Educators express high pressure for students to perform on high-stakes exams that won’t accurately capture the whole year’s learning, noting that this is the “most hectic, high-stakes” time for educators and students.