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Not really. On standardized exams, all test takers answer the same questions under the same conditions, usually in multiple-choice format. Such tests reward quick answers to superficial questions. They do not measure the ability to think deeply or creatively in any field. Their use encourages a narrowed curriculum, outdated methods of instruction, and harmful practices such as grade retention and tracking.
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Not at all. While our understanding of the brain and how people learn and think has progressed enormously, standardized tests have remained the same. Test makers still assume that knowledge can be broken into separate bits and that people learn by absorbing these individual parts. Today, cognitive and developmental psychologists understand that knowledge is not separable bits and that people (including children) learn by connecting what they already know with what they are trying to learn. If they cannot actively make meaning out of what they are doing, they do not learn or remember.
These kinds of tests are very poor yardsticks of student learning. They are weak measures of the ability to comprehend complex material, write, apply math, understand scientific methods or reasoning, or grasp social science concepts. Nor do they adequately measure thinking skills or assess what people can do on real-world tasks.
Classroom surveys show most teachers do not find scores from standardized tests scores very useful. The tests do not help a teacher understand what to do next in working with a student because they do not indicate how the student learns or thinks. Nor do they measure much of what students should learn. Good evaluation provides useful information to teachers.
High-stakes tests are used to make important decisions such as student promotion or graduation, granting teacher tenure, or sanctioning schools for poor performance. Nine states now have graduation tests; some states and districts have tests for grade promotion.
High-stakes testing often results in a narrow focus on teaching just the tested material (test preparation). Other content in that subject as well as untested subjects such as social studies, art and music are cut back or eliminated. High stakes tests also are a misuse of standardized instruments according to professional research and psychometric standards, given their snapshot nature, biases and variability in individual test-taker.
Attaching high stakes to test results increases cheating and other efforts to boost scores without improving educational quality. This can be done by arranging for low-scoring students to be absent on test day or pushing them out of school.
Yes. Good teacher observation, documentation of student work, and performance-based assessment, all of which involve the direct evaluation of real learning tasks, provide useful material for teachers, parents, and the public. Many nations that do the best in international comparisons, like Finland, use these techniques instead of large-scale standardized testing.
These counseling resources cover a variety of topics for parents, elementary aged students, and middle school aged students. This list contains links to other websites and resources, and, therefore, Presbyterian School assumes no responsibility for the content of other sources, electronic or written. These resources are not a substitute for medical or therapeutic interventions, but are meant to provide information to the Presbyterian School community.
If you are seeking professional therapeutic intervention or additional topic resources, please contact your division's counselor for appropriate recommendations.
Becky Swope (Early Childhood & Lower School)
Cortney Kindall-Ritchey (Middle School)
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) is a local resource that provides free legal representation to all victims of domestic violence in Harris and Fort Bend Counties. They also offer counseling services and support groups.
Due to the sensitive nature of this topic, book recommendations will be made on an as needed basis to make sure appropriate books will be recommended as to not further traumatize a child or their family.
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration features a free 24/7 helpline, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members of those who are struggling with addiction or mental health concerns.
Smart Recovery is a science and evidence based support group for addiction and recovery. There are local support groups and online meetings. Groups meet on a variety of addiction concerns: alcohol, drugs, eating, gambling, etc.
Info About Kids provides a variety of articles on many topics, including anxiety, to help parents understand diagnoses, what is appropriate, and when to seek help. This website is based on science and evidence based approaches and supported by the American Psychological Association.
StopBullying.Gov presents resources on understanding what bullying and cyberbullying are, how to spot warning signs, prevention programming, what each age range can do about it, and information about laws and policies.
American Psychological Association offers resources across many topics but this particular site offers recommendations for family members and children on how to support the family when a parent is diagnosed with Depression.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America offers information about depression, blogs written by professional members, free monthly webinars, videos and podcasts from professional members of the ADAA.
Recommended Reading For Parents:
Ages and Stages: A Parent's Guide to Normal Childhood Development
Are My Kids on Track?: The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach
Developmental Milestones of Young Children
Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4 - 14
American Academy for Eating Disorders offers resources on what defines individual eating disorders, who is at risk, how common eating disorders are, what this prevalence is, what causes eating disorders, the effects of eating disorders, and what the best treatment is for eating disorders.
FEAST offers resources for those who need help, who want to help or need to learn more about eating disorders. They also provide several blogs from professional members, those who have experienced an eating disorder, and the latest research on eating disorders.
NEDA: National Eating Disorders Association is a resource for individuals and families of those experiencing an eating disorder. NEDA also has a weekday helpline for those affected by eating disorders and seeking support.
The Eating Disorder Foundation offers facts, signs and symptoms, healthy consequences, effects to body image, contributing factors, coping skills and prevention skills as well as numerous additional resources.
Communicating
How to Be the Parents You Always Wanted to Be
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen and Listen So Little Kids Will Talk
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk
Voice Lessons for Parents: What to Say, When to Say It, and How to Listen
Raising Daughters
Dial Down the Drama: Reducing Conflict and Reconnecting with Your Teenage Daughter - A Guide for Mothers Everywhere
Girls on the Edge: The Four Factors Driving the New Crisis for Girls
Girls Will Be Girls: Raising Confident and Courageous Daughters
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls
The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence
Many of the websites in this section offer more than just answers to questions on sex education. Additionally, you will find book recommendations that not only talk about the birds and the bees, but also teach your children about consent, privacy, how to protect their bodies, and respect for oneself and others.
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GirlsHealth.Gov provides resources and information on a variety of topics including body, drugs and alcohol, relationships, bullying, safety, nutrition, etc.
Girlmentum is a blog dedicated to presenting all information about drugs, the body, relationships, nutrition, stress management, etc.
Boys Town Hotline is a 24/7 hotline staffed by specially trained counselors, in English and Spanish, and is certified by the American Association of Suicidology. The website also features chat, text and email options for families and individuals to reach out for support and help. Students can also call about bullies, family concerns, or relationship concerns to get the help and support they need.
Crisis Text Line was born out of the DoSomething.org website and provides a 24/7 text line to support on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bullying, school, suicide, self-harm and abuse.
Common Sense Media is a great resource to look up apps, games, books, movies, and other media for recommendations on age limits, violence, or reviews for appropriate content. It also reviews social media and the ways each medium can be used positively and negatively.
Cyberwise.org is designed for parents to help understand how children can use digital media safely. It has information about Digital Citizenship; the latest and greatest video games, apps and social media; and a blog.
HealthyChildren.Org offers up an article on Tips for Parenting in the Digital Age based on the American Academy of Pediatrics policies for media use in children and adolescents. This article also links to a family media use plan, adverse effects of media on young minds, virtual violence impacts on behavior, and recommendations for ways parents can model healthy technology use.
Teen Technology & Video Game Addiction provides the root causes for addition, the different types of technology addition, why teenagers become addicted, and how to find a healthy balance with technology.
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