Beyond the Bubble

 

The article,” Beyond the Bubble Test: How Will We Measure Learning in the Future”, reiterates the criticism towards the failing use of standardized testing.  We all have heard the gripes against standardized testing; their outdated, they can be manipulated (relating to the recent testing scandal of an Atlanta school district), teachers waste valuable time teaching for the test, teaching for the test curbs differential instructions, and it doesn’t take into account as an individual learner.  However, if we get rid of the testing, what do we replace with and should we replace at all?

I agree with the majority of educators – get rid of standardized “bubble” testing.  Electronic/computerized testing might be the answer to assess 21^st century learners - if it’s done properly. If not, we will be making the same mistake of 20th century testing.