I'm curious about the current research on standardized testing and the different views that students, parents, teachers, administrators, and government officials might have regarding the issue. Recently, I received two messages with completely opposing opinions on the Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA), a mandatory test for students in BC. One message, from the BCTF, claimed that the test is harmful and negatively impacts student learning, while the other, from the administrators of my little sister's school, claimed that the FSA is a useful tool for assessing learning and that it is mandatory for all students. I wonder why education experts have such diametrically opposing views. Who is right? What does the research actually show?
My inquiry question might be: What are the arguments for and against standardized testing in BC schools?
Some concepts might be:
- What are the views of parents, students, teachers, administrators, and the ministry of education?
- How does standardized testing affect student outcomes?
- What is the opinion of BC teachers? To what extent is there dissent from the official BCTF stance?
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