Comments for Breaking The Standard http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com Rethinking standardized testing: how do we put children first? Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:16:11 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on What does “below average” mean in the mind of a six year old? by dissipated1 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/what-does-below-average-mean-in-the-mind-of-a-six-year-old/#comment-15 dissipated1 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:16:11 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/what-does-below-average-mean-in-the-mind-of-a-six-year-old/#comment-15 It is absolutely amazing to me that every student who has commented on this blog has nothing but bad memories about standardized testing. Do Educational Boards have any idea that this is what they are doing to kids in the long run? Hopefully once our generation of Standardized Testers grows up, we can reflect on our experiences, and do something about it. It is absolutely amazing to me that every student who has commented on this blog has nothing but bad memories about standardized testing. Do Educational Boards have any idea that this is what they are doing to kids in the long run? Hopefully once our generation of Standardized Testers grows up, we can reflect on our experiences, and do something about it.

]]> Comment on Quote of the day by dissipated1 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/26/quote-of-the-day-4/#comment-12 dissipated1 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:20:27 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/26/quote-of-the-day-4/#comment-12 Thanks NATE! you so smaaaat. Thanks NATE! you so smaaaat.

]]> Comment on What does “below average” mean in the mind of a six year old? by Emily http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/what-does-below-average-mean-in-the-mind-of-a-six-year-old/#comment-11 Emily Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:03:54 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/what-does-below-average-mean-in-the-mind-of-a-six-year-old/#comment-11 I think this is a great topic, I can't wait to read more and hear the facts that you will provide us with. You make great points and it is an issue that should be addressed. I always dreaded those tests because I was horrible at testing, but got good grades anyway. Just because a kid doesn't work well under pressure when they are 7, doesn't mean they are not smart. I think this is a great topic, I can’t wait to read more and hear the facts that you will provide us with. You make great points and it is an issue that should be addressed. I always dreaded those tests because I was horrible at testing, but got good grades anyway. Just because a kid doesn’t work well under pressure when they are 7, doesn’t mean they are not smart.

]]> Comment on a model for the perfect world by Jen http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/a-model-for-the-perfect-world/#comment-10 Jen Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:57:54 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/a-model-for-the-perfect-world/#comment-10 I'm so glad you are addressing this issue, because I was one of those students that did terrible on standardized tests. I performed well in school, but when it came time to take a placement test or other standardized test... I down right failed the thing. I think school systems in general are seen by the government as the last thing to worry about, when in reality they should be the first. I’m so glad you are addressing this issue, because I was one of those students that did terrible on standardized tests. I performed well in school, but when it came time to take a placement test or other standardized test… I down right failed the thing. I think school systems in general are seen by the government as the last thing to worry about, when in reality they should be the first.

]]> Comment on the most important two hours of your life by chrismonster http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/17/the-most-important-two-hours-of-your-life/#comment-9 chrismonster Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:52:37 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/17/the-most-important-two-hours-of-your-life/#comment-9 Katie, I agree with you in full. Looking back at the SAT it was a major part of my high school career and did determine to some extent my academic future. I think we all want to feel like we have control over our lives, and I don't think that something as insignificant as one test should take that away from us. Katie, I agree with you in full. Looking back at the SAT it was a major part of my high school career and did determine to some extent my academic future. I think we all want to feel like we have control over our lives, and I don’t think that something as insignificant as one test should take that away from us.

]]> Comment on Where’s the logic? by Catie Rutledge http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/03/wheres-the-logic/#comment-8 Catie Rutledge Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:50:46 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/03/wheres-the-logic/#comment-8 I used to HATE those tests. Yep worse than how boring and useless they were, i hated how into it our administrators got. They were always bribing us with ice cream socials and things like that so that we would do well so they could get more money from it. I cant stand that we were being forced to take tests for the successe and bragging rights of the school, so that we would reach some number that somehow categorized our worth. ITS A FILL IN THE BUBBLE TEST!! I used to HATE those tests. Yep worse than how boring and useless they were, i hated how into it our administrators got. They were always bribing us with ice cream socials and things like that so that we would do well so they could get more money from it. I cant stand that we were being forced to take tests for the successe and bragging rights of the school, so that we would reach some number that somehow categorized our worth. ITS A FILL IN THE BUBBLE TEST!!

]]> Comment on What does “below average” mean in the mind of a six year old? by Lindsay San Jose http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/what-does-below-average-mean-in-the-mind-of-a-six-year-old/#comment-7 Lindsay San Jose Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:06:37 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/what-does-below-average-mean-in-the-mind-of-a-six-year-old/#comment-7 I feel like you have a lot of passion for this topic. I think this is a hard topic because many children are not be encouraged due to low standardized test scores. My sister, however, was put in a special placement early on, and it was one of the best things for her. She was pushed hard at n early age has has been very successful and is completing her phD at the moment. I on the other hand, see kids who may not be placed high and think that either they may develop low self-esteem, but also use it as an excuse to slack off. I am interested to see where you take this. I feel like you have a lot of passion for this topic. I think this is a hard topic because many children are not be encouraged due to low standardized test scores. My sister, however, was put in a special placement early on, and it was one of the best things for her. She was pushed hard at n early age has has been very successful and is completing her phD at the moment. I on the other hand, see kids who may not be placed high and think that either they may develop low self-esteem, but also use it as an excuse to slack off. I am interested to see where you take this.

]]> Comment on (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) by Dave Schwartz http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/a-b-c-d-e/#comment-6 Dave Schwartz Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:58:16 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/a-b-c-d-e/#comment-6 One thing comes to mind....I LOVE IT!! I think that this is an amazing topic. I mean i can recall being younger andnever understanding how in any way I would benefit from a standardized test. In no way do children benefit, except by learning from the GOVERNMENT THEMSELVES ...that we are to take shortcuts in life in order to succeed to the fullest. HAHA...what a joke. ANd..on the topic of applying to colleges for example...id like to hear an explanation how a number a student recieves on a test is suppose to represent a well rounded, good student who is a match for their university...this entire issue of standardized testing astonishes me...to be honest it is all a way to create more jobs and for the gov. to turn a buck. One thing comes to mind….I LOVE IT!! I think that this is an amazing topic. I mean i can recall being younger andnever understanding how in any way I would benefit from a standardized test. In no way do children benefit, except by learning from the GOVERNMENT THEMSELVES …that we are to take shortcuts in life in order to succeed to the fullest. HAHA…what a joke. ANd..on the topic of applying to colleges for example…id like to hear an explanation how a number a student recieves on a test is suppose to represent a well rounded, good student who is a match for their university…this entire issue of standardized testing astonishes me…to be honest it is all a way to create more jobs and for the gov. to turn a buck.

]]> Comment on (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) by Andrew http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/a-b-c-d-e/#comment-5 Andrew Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:57:07 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/a-b-c-d-e/#comment-5 I agree, especially with the comment about how kids learn today. Those tests are pretty riduculous and that age i really don't see how they do anything, but harm. Now we have to figure out how to motivate kids to excell. I agree, especially with the comment about how kids learn today. Those tests are pretty riduculous and that age i really don’t see how they do anything, but harm. Now we have to figure out how to motivate kids to excell.

]]> Comment on What does “below average” mean in the mind of a six year old? by Kassi http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/what-does-below-average-mean-in-the-mind-of-a-six-year-old/#comment-4 Kassi Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:56:54 +0000 http://breakingthestandard.wordpress.com/2007/10/01/what-does-below-average-mean-in-the-mind-of-a-six-year-old/#comment-4 You make such good points. It's sad how many things get said/done to kids without adults even realizing it. When you're a kid, so much of your life is built of new experiences. When a kid, who has never thought of school in any way other than a place they can see their friends and learn some fun stuff, is told that they're "below average" a whole new aspect of life gets thrown in. You're right, these sort of test are sure to make an impact. You make such good points. It’s sad how many things get said/done to kids without adults even realizing it. When you’re a kid, so much of your life is built of new experiences. When a kid, who has never thought of school in any way other than a place they can see their friends and learn some fun stuff, is told that they’re “below average” a whole new aspect of life gets thrown in.

You’re right, these sort of test are sure to make an impact.

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