

220: What do we do about standardized tests?
Jan 21, 2024
Education researcher Jenn Binis joins the podcast to discuss strategies for improving standardized testing, emphasizing harm reduction over removal. They explore curriculum design, instructional changes, and reducing assessment biases to shift focus towards meaningful educational pursuits. The conversation advocates for practical solutions and involving local teachers in decision-making processes for systemic change.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Making Standardized Testing Beneficial
03:06 • 7min
Navigating Standardized Testing in Education
09:53 • 16min
Reevaluating the Focus on Standardized Test Scores
26:05 • 3min
Rethinking Standardized Testing in Education
29:02 • 18min
Exploring the Progressive Argument for Standardized Testing in History
47:26 • 3min