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...Kuziemko is an applied math and economics concentrator and sits on the student advisory committee of the Institute of Politics (IOP). She has also worked with Harvard Model Congress Europe...
...aren't quite sure how to address. In the '90s some states experimented with vouchers, while most raised their targets for student achievement on standardized tests. That hasn't been very successful; just last week, for example, Arizona announced that only 1 in 10 sophomores passed a new state math test, and states are now rushing to ease their testing standards. Meanwhile, calls for federal funding for school construction and for more, better-trained teachers are gaining traction in the presidential race. Students may be arriving ready to learn, but somewhere along the line they're not being taught...
...glance who's who. The half-dozen Yalies sit stiffly in black suits and red ties. "No one told you guys it was business casual?" one interviewer says. Shemmer tries gamely to strike up conversation. "So what do you guys do at Yale for fun?" he asks. "Math club? Chess club?" Another analyst rolls her eyes. "It's the same jokes every year," she complains. Shemmer is unbowed: "Seen any good movies lately?" Murmurs. "Quiet crowd here." Just before the presentation starts he manages to pique their interest with a discussion of video games. When everyone quiets down, Broadview...
...certainly not surprising that 40 percent of eighth graders failed the math test last year. Last year was a just a test of the test. There were no consequences if a student did poorly on the test. Individual scores weren't even reported. Aside from a warm fuzzy feeling of accomplishment, there is no incentive for any eighth grader to do well on this 12-hour practice test...
However, it is interesting to note that only 19 percent of fourth graders failed the math test. Is this because the standards are relatively easier for the fourth grade test? Or is it because they are too young to realize that they won't be held accountable for their scores...