Jeselyn Templin
CA
Kohn, A. (2009). The challenge and an invitation. Knowledge Quest, 38(2), 12-13.
Summary: Kohn likens the techniques of standardized testing to the concept of reading being "more than decoding." The article explains that many school programs decontextualize their materials and only teach to the test, instead of putting curriculum into a real-world context that students will be able to retain and use later in life.
Evaluation: I would have liked this article to be longer than two pages because I feel Kohn has a lot of valuable insight on the subject. Well-researched and interesting. The article explains why standardized testing is not effective as a basis for widespread education in a succinct way that anyone can understand.
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