EPISODE · Jan 19, 2022 · 27 MIN
Do My Child’s Test Scores Really Matter?
from Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast · host National PTA
Parents can often feel overwhelmed when they receive their child’s test scores. What do the scores mean and do they even matter? Dr. Andrew Ho, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, breaks down what you need to know about standardized testing so you can understand what really matters for your child’s learning and development.Resources:Review Andrew’s helpful resource, Questions to Ask About Educational TestsRead “Take The Stress Out of Standardized Tests” on PTA’s Our Children online magazineFollow Dr. Andrew Ho on social media at @AndrewDeanHo
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Parents can often feel overwhelmed when they receive their child’s test scores. What do the scores mean and do they even matter? Dr. Andrew Ho, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, breaks down what you need to know about standardized testing so you can understand what really matters for your child’s learning and development.
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