Introduction
Fairtest hosts many articles on high stakes test and how to improve them.
Task
Answer the webquest you may work in pairs. email the answers to the email provided. (http://www.fairtest.org)
Process
Detroit Michigan’s dropout rate is
A Rising
B falling at a record rate
C staying stable
High stakes tests are unfairly difficult for students who have difficulties with English as a language. True or False
Portfolio based learning is an alternative to high stakes test. True or False
The Sat and SOL are both an example of a_____ tests?
Essay
Explain why students, who are learning English as their second language are unfairly targeted by standardized tests.
Evaluation
Are the rising drop out rates a result of the high stake testing or can they be linked to something else.
Conclusion
Fair test has dedicate it's self to seeking test reform. Give 2 examples of how Fairtest seeks to change high stakes testing