short thoughts, peer response

Do you have any concerns about new standards and assessment systems creating inequitable school practices or experiences for K-12 students?

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My biggest concerns with these tests are the biases that are implicit in them. When these assessments and new standards were created, were they created in a way that allows for students to use cultural capital. I feel like a lot of the problems with previous assessments are still present in the new assessments. We have to think about who created these assessments and standards. They claim to be geared toward educating students thoroughly, but to whose standard? I feel like the cultural competency aspect is still not there yet. Yes, I am glad that we are teaching our students in a more holistic manner, in terms of looking for deeper understanding; however, the things these new assessments ask for, are not necessarily culturally sensitive. As we prepare for this new wave of assessments, I hope that there is the creation of more opportunities for students to use cultural capital.

 Should we be hopeful about what these new standards and assessment systems will mean for the schooling experience of students?

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Those are some very good points you make. I think we are sometimes often quick to criticize and identify the issues that may still be residing that we often do not give credit to the improvements that have occurred. I also remember standardized testing having a time limit which could be very stressful for students who struggle to read the language. However, I do believe that the standards and assessments still require a lot of improvements if they are going to be utilized to actually measure students academic abilities. 

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