Tag: Myth #7
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Former ‘No Child Left Behind’ Advocate Turns Critic
When education places the emphasis on testing the result is detrimental. Who pays the cost of test-driven education? The children http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124209100
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Myth #7: Without testing and grades there is no measurement for the child’s knowledge acquired.
Individual lessons. Observation Peer-learning among the mixed ages reinforces previously acquired knowledge. Children freely repeat activities working towards mastery at their own pace. A preparation for life includes a love of learning, positive self image, creativity, self motivation, independent thinker…how do you measure these important qualities?