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Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
If we have gotten to the point where standardized tests are better at assessing students that professionals who work with them, then our professionals must be pretty damn bad. Maybe, if that's the case, where we really need the money is teacher training.
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It's a self-interest problem. When I buy a piece of jewelry, I never ask that store to appraise it for me. Where I work, I don't get to evaluate myself and determine my raise or bonus. We provide referees for our kids' sports events.
Our professional may be quite good at knowing how well their students are doing. I simply question how accurately they report that knowledge to us.
