The end of standardized testing?

On Saturday, October 24th, the Obama administration made a potentially magnanimous move towards limiting standardized testing in schools. While stating that current standardized testing methods have “gone too far,” the administration urged Congress to reduce over-testing standards as it reauthorizes federal public education legislation. The Obama administration has also recognized its own role in propagating the issue of over-testing in the wake of  the standards … Continue reading The end of standardized testing?

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Top 5 college preparation tips for juniors

College, from first grade, into sophomore year has seemed to be referenced nonstop. Now as a junior , the big decision is nearly here. These next five tips will help with all the steps leading up to it. Be proactive with your grades. Although this tip may sound cliché and highly repetitive, it is significant because it is one the most highly weighted factors colleges … Continue reading Top 5 college preparation tips for juniors

New standardized test begins this year

By Chandler Bryan Staff Writer This year, North Springs has started a new testing system called the SLO (Student Learning Objective), that focuses on student growth. The primary intentions of these tests are to improve the student learning at the classroom level, and student academics. It also provides evidence of each teachers instructional impact on the student learning. The SLO is taken all over Georgia … Continue reading New standardized test begins this year