Schools

Standardized Testing -- What Does it Test?

MSA testing is in full swing. How important to you is your child's performance on these tests?

Today is the second week of Maryland School Assessment testing for all 3rd through 8th graders. Schools need ALL kids to take the test AND do well so that schools meet their AYP -- annual yearly performance.

Teachers do teach to the test, which is tricky for kids who have test anxiety. 

Question: Does standardized testing/MSAs show what your child knows? Or are the MSAs used by schools simply as a way to bolster their standing in the school system? 

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