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Wednesday, May 17, 2006
When it pays to take an extra test
This is the best example I’ve read lately demonstrating how insanely complex many state testing program have become. That is, insane to the point where doing something totally irrational actually makes sense.
In Miami, the school district has decided to require about 5,000 English language learners to take a special, extra test this week and pay teachers to hand score it rather than wait two or three days for the results of a state test these kids have already taken to come in.
Sound crazy? You have no idea. Take a few minutes and read along as the Miami Herald’s Matthew Pinzur walks us through the reasons why the district ultimately decided this was the best course of action. Pinzur’s clear and careful play-by-play will leave you shaking your head.
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