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Whatever they grow up to be, they are still our children, and the one most important of all the things we can give to them is unconditional love. Not a love that depends on anything at all except that they are our children."
Rosaleen Dickson
"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the the future"
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (American 35th US President (1961-63)
"You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance."
Franklin P. Jones
"There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings."
Hodding Carter, Jr.
Professional thanks and support
I would like to thank all my colleagues for their support throughout this course. By reading and participating in the discussions and blogs assignments, it has helped me to enhance my motivation to continue my journey of learning in the early childhood field. I am looking forward to work together in future classes. Good luck and take care as we continue our journey of learning in the early childhood field.
Thanks, Again!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Testing for Intelligence Georgia and Canada
In the state of Georgia, the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is used to measure student achievement in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1st through 8th. Also, the CRCT is used in science and social studies for students in grades 3rd through 8th. In the 8th grade the writing assessment, also called the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA). Students enrolled in the following subjects: algebra 1, geometry, U.S. history, economics, biology, physical science, 9th grade literature and American literature are given the End-of-Course Tests (EOCTs). Students in the 11th grade take the Georgia High School Writing test (GHSWT) in the fall and the Georgia High School Graduation test (GHSGT) in the spring in English Language Arts, math, science and social studies. High School Students must pass all the sections of the GHSGT and GHSWT in order to receive a diploma to graduate. These students are given four opportunities to retake the test before the end of the 12th grade. The CRCT, MGWA, EOCT, GHSWT and the GHSGT are standards-based tests, which measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. These test scores are important for schools in Georgia because the state uses them to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Personally, I agreed with using these tests to identify students strengths and weaknesses. These students do not need to feel pressured or stressed to pass these tests. The teachers should be allowed to give students more time to learn and understand the material presented to them. Some students need more time to learn the different ideas and concepts presented to them. In other words, it takes time and less pressure for our teachers and students to create a positive learning environment.
In Canada the CAT/3 test is designed to measure student progress in basic skills taught in schools across Canada. These specific skills include, reading, spelling, language, mathematics, and writing. The CAT/3 tests are norm-referenced which means it provide a general picture of a student's abilities by comparing his/her scores to the scores of the national group. The focus is on a certain target group which is selected and the student scores are reported. In the fall, all of the fourth and eighth graders complete the appropriate CAT/3 tests for their grade level. The results are useful both at the classroom and the division levels. At the classroom level, the results provide teachers with information for instructional planning. At the school division leave, the results, are used to monitor student achievement and to help focus resources toward particular skill areas.
Personally, the CAT/3 tests in Canada does not put pressure on the students and teachers to learn in a hurry. The CAT/3 focus on one particular group are students to represent the population. The results of the test are used by the teachers to help with instructional planning. Using the CAT/3 test would be very helpful to use for learning and improving student achievement and provide resources for particular areas.
References:
http://www.greatschools.org/students/local-facts-resources/testing-in-Ga.gs?content=434&print=true&frompa...
http://www.spsd.ca/division/ourresults/catversion3.html
Personally, I agreed with using these tests to identify students strengths and weaknesses. These students do not need to feel pressured or stressed to pass these tests. The teachers should be allowed to give students more time to learn and understand the material presented to them. Some students need more time to learn the different ideas and concepts presented to them. In other words, it takes time and less pressure for our teachers and students to create a positive learning environment.
In Canada the CAT/3 test is designed to measure student progress in basic skills taught in schools across Canada. These specific skills include, reading, spelling, language, mathematics, and writing. The CAT/3 tests are norm-referenced which means it provide a general picture of a student's abilities by comparing his/her scores to the scores of the national group. The focus is on a certain target group which is selected and the student scores are reported. In the fall, all of the fourth and eighth graders complete the appropriate CAT/3 tests for their grade level. The results are useful both at the classroom and the division levels. At the classroom level, the results provide teachers with information for instructional planning. At the school division leave, the results, are used to monitor student achievement and to help focus resources toward particular skill areas.
Personally, the CAT/3 tests in Canada does not put pressure on the students and teachers to learn in a hurry. The CAT/3 focus on one particular group are students to represent the population. The results of the test are used by the teachers to help with instructional planning. Using the CAT/3 test would be very helpful to use for learning and improving student achievement and provide resources for particular areas.
References:
http://www.greatschools.org/students/local-facts-resources/testing-in-Ga.gs?content=434&print=true&frompa...
http://www.spsd.ca/division/ourresults/catversion3.html
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