There are several fundamental problems with trying to use standardized testing on a large scale (say, assessing every student in the state). One is the tension between turnaround time and quality. The quickest tests to score are those based on multipole choice questions; however, multiple choice questions are not a particularly good measure of student learning. Essay questions are an excellent tool for letting students show what they know, but they are super time consuming to score.
I found this after a Google search inspired by my fourth grader's instructions for a writing assignment on HMH Writable: "Write quickly, much like you would on the STAAR writing test." Since when is writing built for speed?
My most recent concern is feedback for students from generative AI, which they are using in our school district. It's stale and as frustrating as a chatbot, the kids aren't told they are interacting with AI, which I find morally questionable, and it cheapens the profession for teachers.
I found this after a Google search inspired by my fourth grader's instructions for a writing assignment on HMH Writable: "Write quickly, much like you would on the STAAR writing test." Since when is writing built for speed?
My most recent concern is feedback for students from generative AI, which they are using in our school district. It's stale and as frustrating as a chatbot, the kids aren't told they are interacting with AI, which I find morally questionable, and it cheapens the profession for teachers.