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Testing Misinformation Corrected
Two items to read about below: the standardized testing requirement and the testing deadline. Standardized Testing Requirement Oregon leaders initially appealed to the US Department of Education to waive all standardized testing. While the initial appeal was denied, a compromise was reached. Oregon’s follow up request that the number of areas/tests be reduced due to…
Time to Get Moving
Have you noticed the change in the season yet? It’s August, and here in the Northwest the crickets are beginning to make themselves heard each evening. In spite of some very warm days yet to come, the nights are becoming increasingly cooler. The sun is setting a minute or two earlier each day. School is…
A New Year’s Resolution You Probably Didn’t Make
New Year’s resolutions. Did you make one? How about this one: Live Memento Mori! Probably not, but you might want to consider adding it to your list or simply focusing on it exclusively. Memento Mori is a Latin phrase which says, Remember you must die. Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor, wrote regarding memento mori, “You could…
Tip of the Week: Improving your Child’s Memory through Meaning
Terry Hershey tells a story in his latest book, This is the Life, in which a first grade teacher asked her students to name one or more of the seven wonders of the world. Student answers came quickly like The Great Wall of China, The Grand Canyon, The Empire State building, etc. One student was…
Testing 101: How to Choose the Right Answer
In my last article I presented four time-management tips that, if practiced, will result in higher test scores on the TerraNova test, or on any test. In this article, I will suggest seven practices that will help students choose the right answer when testing. Typically, the correct answer on an achievement test does not stand out from…
The Last Word
Communicating achievement-test results to your children is a delicate task. If done well, it can have a positive impact and be very motivating. For most children who ask the question directly, “How did I do,” a deeper question often lies below the surface. Have you ever had one of these experiences, or one like them? The…
