Do My Child’s Test Scores Really Matter?
Episode 53 of the Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast podcast, hosted by National PTA, titled "Do My Child’s Test Scores Really Matter?" was published on January 19, 2022 and runs 27 minutes.
January 19, 2022 ·27m · Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast
Summary
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.
Episode Description
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 Tests
- Read “Take The Stress Out of Standardized Tests” on PTA’s Our Children online magazine
- Follow Dr. Andrew Ho on social media at @AndrewDeanHo
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