Opponents of high stakes testing often say that such tests, which place a great deal of importance on a single standardized assessment, encourage educators to "teach to the test." The implication is that teaching to the test interferes with "real learning."
Most teachers, however, might not object to teaching to the test if they believed that the test accurately measured the knowledge and skills they want their students to acquire. How do you feel about teaching to the test? Do the high stakes tests required by your district effectively measure what you want your students to learn?
Linda Starr
Curriculum and Technology Editor
Education World
Tue, 29 March 2005 10:27
