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Main, Ivy – Educational Leadership, 2000
Critics of the Virginia Standards of Learning claim the tests do not allow teachers and students to explore their own interests. Proponents say the tests might force schools to cut out time-wasting activities (like Friday movies) and concentrate on performance. Parents worry about their kids' progress. (MLH)
Descriptors: Creativity, Educational Benefits, Elementary Education, Memorization