How to Take the Spotlight Off of Standardized Testing
Do you want to shift the focus away from standardized testing and reduce the pressure it places on your staff and students?
Discover strategies to ease the pressure on both students and staff regarding standardized testing.
Learn to view standardized testing through a new lens.
Find out how to demystify the test, making it less intimidating.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The downsides of overemphasizing standardized testing.
- Strategies for reducing testing pressure on students and teachers.
- How to leverage standardized test scores for student growth.
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