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Anya Kamenetz "The Test"
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January 15, 2015
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57:01Now PlayingStandardized tests and preparation for them consume as much as 28% of classroom instruction time; now, with the Common Core Standards Initiative taking effect in 45 states, Kamenetz, the award-winning author of Generation Debt and DIY U, a frequent commentator on education, and NPR’s chief blogger on the subject, takes a close look at the goals of these tests and suggests ways that children can score well, benefit from the experience itself, and make progress with less stress. (PublicAffairs)
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