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Shepard, Lorrie A. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1994
In the past decade, testing of young children has been excessive and inappropriate. Leftover IQ tests have been used to track children into ineffective programs or to deny them school entry. Prereading tests held over from the 1930s have encouraged the teaching of decontextualized skills. Assessment advocates must clearly demonstrate testing's…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment, Evaluation Criteria
