Over my 25 plus tenure as an educator, I could probably write a book about the anxiety and stress testing puts on any student. So why do it? Well sometimes its helpful to understand what needs to be improved and/or what has been mastered. However the world has gone mad and decided to do the most! TEsting should be utilized for its data not as a punishment or a threat. For my students I have used the notion that the test is more about the educator or the proxy. If the students realize the information is for the educators purpose then the added stress will be decreased. Then allowing the student to discuss the scores afterwards and HELP make a plan of action for the next test. Keep in mind though, this does not mean testing like the world will end tomorrow and you want to make sure the kid's ready! NO,not that! Limit the test and limit the stress. What are your thoughts?
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