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◦ In addressing equity implications of Common Core, standards are perceived as more rigorous and ambitious and will cause more students to fail. Do you think this is true? Explain why or why not.

◦ From a Deweyan perspective, the education reform movement, of which the Common Core State Standards Initiative is a part, is “whittling away the democratic and human purposes of education” (Neem, 2015). What do you think is the effect of having few opportunities to articulate their own thoughts or responses?

Is this a correction to NCLB?
Is it digital/computer-based?
stringent requirements might allow some students to excel.
Common core in college, specific courses need to be taken.

a version of "artiques" in Texas.

lack of creativity, removed ability for growth.  Certain skills are not always academic.

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◦ In addressing equity implications of Common Core, standards are perceived as more rigorous and ambitious and will cause more students to fail. Do you think this is true? Explain why or why not.
-Common Core is a set of standards that students need to master.
- Common Core is not as efficient it seems to be sold as.
- Common Core focuses on teaching "survival skills" just to past a test rather than teaching them meaningful content.
-Common Core helps address issues such as poverty.
-We cannot expect for students to be at the same level.

◦ From a Deweyan perspective, the education reform movement, of which the Common Core State Standards Initiative is a part, is “whittling away the democratic and human purposes of education” (Neem, 2015). What do you think is the effect of having few opportunities to articulate their own thoughts or responses?
- We foster an environment that prevents students to think for themselves.
- Helpness.
- Provide students with so many extra opportunities to makeup work.
- Students are not independent learners.
-Standardize testing limits students to learn what is in the test.
-Students Google information rather than think.

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◦ In addressing equity implications of Common Core, standards are perceived as more rigorous and ambitious and will cause more students to fail. Do you think this is true? Explain why or why not.
◦ Yes, its not equitable. It maintains substandard.
- ELL students
-Common Core is very structured. Ambitious project.
-Writers of common core
-Students are coming in from different levels. Without having a foundation, they will have problems.
-Money implications (publishing companies,
-Communities have to adapt the national standards and lose the local touch.

From a Deweyan perspective, the education reform movement, of which the Common Core State Standards Initiative is a part, is “whittling away the democratic and human purposes of education” (Neem, 2015). What do you think is the effect of having few opportunities to articulate their own thoughts or responses?
- Putting students inside a box. "Thinking outside the box." Losing creativity.
-Tests are in the computer, standardized tests.
-There are services that would need to stay in the public sector. Businesses needs to stay off from creating standards for students.
-Power struggle. Providing fewer opportunities for students.

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◦ As educators, our goal is for our students to meet the outcome of learning, both academic and social, and having in mind that the student is a person (one that embodies a mind, body, and spirit). What is your opinion about the standardized group test?

◦ Based on the different assessment tools the author provides in this chapter, describe what type of daily and continues assessments have you implemented in your classroom?

Biases in testing questions, gender bias?
Background knowledge is necessary

Social development is lacking

What is the next wave of standardized testing and topics for testing.  Latest being STEM.

Daily assessment by Clover, based on curriculum, answers on the board and they still get it wrong. content needs to be reviewed.

Formative checks during the lesson

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◦ As educators, our goal is for our students to meet the outcome of learning, both academic and social, and having in mind that the student is a person (one that embodies a mind, body, and spirit). What is your opinion about the standardized group test?
- Standardized testing is designed for the average student, however, it is not tailored for students with special needs.
-Standardized testing does not meet every students needs and abilities.
-Classrooms are learning communities with different personalities and different learning styles.
-Focusing on teaching students critical thinking skills rather than on test content.
-It is good to have multiple gauges to assess how students are performing according to the TEKS.
- Data collected from benchmark testing is used to provide support of students.

◦ Based on the different assessment tools the author provides in this chapter, describe what type of daily and continues assessments have you implemented in your classroom?
- Continued monitoring of their work.
- Portfolios assessed by an established committee.
- Project-based learning.
- Show me that you know the tools and content by creating something (PowerPoints, videos, etc..).

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◦ As educators, our goal is for our students to meet the outcome of learning, both academic and social, and having in mind that the student is a person (one that embodies a mind, body, and spirit). What is your opinion about the standardized group test?
- We do not believe in standardized testing. This is an outdated system coming from the 1800s.
-All of a sudden, schools have to rank (higher ed and schools) and have a grade.
-Not all kids are the same.
-Way to establish the national language proficiency.
-"Follow the money." - Publisher companies, For-profit companies
-Today is most high stakes than before.
-Political power play - corporations have the ability to lobby in your state or national level.

◦ Based on the different assessment tools the author provides in this chapter, describe what type of daily and continues assessments have you implemented in your classroom?
- Exit tickets for overall knowledge after the class
- Write songs, group presentations, dioramas

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◦ Have you, or someone you know, dealt with test anxiety?
◦ As an educator, what methods have you found effective for helping students with test anxiety?
Question 1:
- We see this a lot with student's anxiety, depression, breathing problems (inhalers). Students vomiting.

-Testing as accountability (from 1800s until today).
-Teachers also are affected with student's test anxieties.
-Higher Ed (GRE, GMAT). Research shows these tests do not predict academic success.
-It is okay to fail. Parent's support is also fundamental in helping student's anxiety.
Question 2:
-Frequent breaks
--Children with Special Needs (Sever to Moderate) affects them as well, non-verbal students. We would need to make sure we follow test accommodations for these students.
-Being supportive to all students.
-Positive reinforcement: Teachers provide goody bags, tangible materials for students.

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◦ Have you, or someone you know, dealt with test anxiety?
- son got nervous on activity/assessment. could be state of mind. did better on repeat, so maybe just mindset?
- wait until last minute to prepare/study. can't focus until deadline.  schedule extra time CLOSE to deadline/exam for prep.
-easily distracted during test. take earphones/earplugs, cover ears/eyes.
- people who "just aren't good on exams"
- physically distracting yourself during preparation

◦ As an educator, what methods have you found effective for helping students with test anxiety?
-small groups
-individual testing
-oral testing
-study skills/time management skills

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◦ Have you, or someone you know, dealt with test anxiety?
◦ As an educator, what methods have you found effective for helping students with test anxiety?

Some people are very confident.

Taking the GRE was a daunting task for many of us entering the current program.

sacrifice to succeed

coping mechanisms to help.

changing from the word test to a quiz, helps calm.