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I agree with all this, but consider that the type of math being tested on a standardized test is a subset of the skills you mention. You certainly can't perform
by xaa 14y ago
I agree with all this, but consider that the type of math being tested on a standardized test is a subset of the skills you mention. You certainly can't perform complex word problems unless you can do the algebra or geometry calculations, whereas the converse is not true.
IOW, standardized testing of math is testing the bare minimum, and a successful teacher should be able to teach this bare minimum. If a teacher can do better, great!
- DanielStraight 14y agoBut if "what gets measured gets done", then teachers will likely take time away from these more complex skills to spend more time going over what's on the test. This is especially true if you tie compensation and continued employment for teachers, and college admission and scholarships for students to test performance.
- crististm 14y agoAnd if the teacher does better than the minimum, how is that going to be judged with the standardized tests?