High Stakes Testing

As a representative of my states, Massachusetts, I strongly oppose

B102: High Stakes Testing with my constituents. This law which states all 3rd and

8th graders must pass a national exam in order to be promoted to the next grade is not

being fair in many ways. First we have to know what do we understand by High Stakes

Testing. This is a test, that deny promotion or graduation to students with failing scores

and in way can deprive them from education.

We have to make sure that learning – not testing – is the

goal. Are we teaching for testing or teaching for knowledge?” I agree with the concepts

that test can be important in identifying weaknesses. But too much testing overwhelms

teachers, drains resources from enriched educational programs, stifles creativity, and

increases cheating. When taken an interview, a person said, “ Come on think about it

they are 3rd graders they still have a lot of learning to do.” And I truly...