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What Makes A Good Test?

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Testing season is here—which means my wife and I can expect some natural anxiety from our two public school-aged daughters. I’d love to think that this would all be much easier if they understood how a good annual state test helps schools, districts and states know how well they’re serving students – including students of color, students with disabilities and low-income students.
But, come on. Spoiler alert—nobody likes tests…

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