By Tyler Banks These are polarizing times and, although there is plenty of anger and outrage to go around, few issues cause as much frustration as public education: especially standardized testing.The latest iteration of this, the Common Core, is reviled on both sides of the aisle. The Common Core is a set of guidelines that…
By Ericka Miller Standardized tests— students hate taking them, teachers are forced to proctor them, and a plethora of pre-sharpened number two pencils are sacrificed for them. Still, they’re right around the corner so beware and prepare before you’re next in line to stare blankly at your test booklet. Aside from the weeks dedicated to…
By Alexandra Reboredo Florida lawmakers have been searching for ways to improve state testing after last year’s incident regarding servers and general dissatisfaction with the tests. Although they won’t eliminate end-of-course testing, they’ve considered an alternative: students choosing between different kinds of standardized tests instead. The Florida Standards Assessment was implemented to replace the FCAT….
The push towards new common core standards adopted in Florida by state legislatures has brought a series of new changes to education. Among these, one of the most significant will include the shift towards a new state test to replace the FCAT.
Many of today’s high school graduates aren’t ready for college or the workforce. According to a college placement test taken by students in the 2010-2011 school year, more than half of high school graduates required remedial education to enroll into college classes.
Tuesday morning, the Florida Board of Education convened to discuss the renaming and revamping of the Common Core.