Marie Alcock - What's Going on with Testing

Marie Allcock, an experienced educator, discusses her journey from skepticism to understanding the value of standardized testing. She highlights the misuse of test data in education, drawing a parallel with medical malpractice. Marie emphasizes the need for responsible use of test data, advocating for its role in education without over-reliance or misuse. She encourages taking standardized tests but warns against high-stakes decisions based solely on test results.

What is Marie Allcock's main area of passion in education?

• Technology integration

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment

• Student counseling

• School administration

During her trip to China, what was Marie initially skeptical about?

• The effectiveness of teaching methods

• The validity of standardized testing

• The role of technology in education

• The importance of student feedback

What analogy does Marie use to explain the misuse of standardized test data?

• A pilot flying without a map

• A mechanic fixing a car without tools

• A doctor diagnosing based on temperature alone

• A chef using the wrong ingredients

According to Marie, what is the main issue with standardized testing?

• The tests are not available to all students

• The tests are too difficult

• The data is often misused

• The tests are too expensive

What does Marie suggest about the frequency of standardized testing?

• It should be increased

• It should be decreased

• It should remain the same

• It should be eliminated

What does Marie believe is the result of high-stakes testing?

• Better teacher evaluations

• Increased funding for schools

• Improved student performance

• A culture of threat and poor decisions

What is Marie's final suggestion regarding standardized tests?

• They should be made more difficult

• They should be abolished

• They should be used responsibly

• They should be the sole measure of success