January 30, 2013

There are children who enjoy taking tests. No, I am totally against tests that students are not realistically prepared for. But tests are nonetheless occasions for learners to test their abilities and to celebrate what they know and/or gained. Valid tests measure a learner's progress and indicate what the purpose and standards are. At the elementary level, it is refreshing for students to embrace reading as an adventure and challenge in and of itself, and a gateway for future learning.