Students who are homeschooled often don’t have to subject themselves to standardized tests as their peers in public school would. However, some homeschooling instructors see the benefits of the exams, as they can pinpoint where the student falls in terms of academic achievements with the rest of the U.S. population. As a result, the Hartford […]
Archive | April, 2011
District examines scores from new standardized tests
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) is a national test distributed to public school students throughout the country. Some districts are opting for other forms of standardized exams as a way to determine exactly how students match up against each other in academic prowess. For the first time, the Grand Island school district in […]
Pennsylvania worries about the future once stimulus funds run out
Two years ago, the government imposed a stimulus package that would provide funding to public schools across the country. Yet now that money is beginning to run out and many are nervous about what will happen to education. One of the states that is concerned over what will happen to its public school system once […]
Teachers feel the pressure of standardized tests
Many students go through the stress of preparing for standardized tests, as there’s a lot of pressure with ensuring they increase their performance. Since the No Child Left Behind Act stipulates that public school students must increase their Adequate Yearly Progress each year, many work to ensure they receive high marks. However, while students may […]