EDUC 1025 - Education Standards

1. Why high standards for Minnesotas schools? History need for accountability Schools Teachers Students
2. Federal Legislation No Child Left Behind (ESEA) Federal legislation and how it impacts Minnesota schools
3. How to meet the needs of a diverse student population
4. Testing and assessment
5. How to collect credible evidence of instructional effectiveness
6. Research assessment best practices
7. Exploring academic standards currently used in Minnesota schools
8. Student Efolio

1. describe the need for high standards for Minnesotas schools.
2. compare and contrast testing and assessment practices used in Minnesota schools.
3. describe current K-12 education standards.
4. analyze how Minnesota schools are being held accountable for student learning.
5. examine socioeconomic status, inherited aptitude, cultural background, student affect, and the possible effects they may have on a childs standardized test performance.
6. identify assessment best practices.

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