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New Study Suggests Standardized Reading Tests Miss A Lot Of Learning

Por: Forbes Business February 22, 2023

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It can take years for students to acquire enough academic knowledge to make a difference in reading ... [+] test scores.getty A new study suggests that standardized reading tests often fail to reflect what students have actually learned—and mislead educators about what to teach. An increasing number of schools are shifting to a new kind of elementary curriculum—one that focuses on rich content, including social studies and science topics,... + full article



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