Podcast: Examining Standardized Testing

https://scottbarrykaufman.com/podcast/examining-standardized-testing-with-anya-kamenetz/

1. What was something new you learned about standardized achievement tests?
2. The hosts pose the question at several points in the episode, "what are schools supposed to do?" What are your thoughts on the role of schools? Is standardized testing needed to achieve this role?
3. The episode discussed ways standardized testing is meant to measure success and hold teachers/schools accountable. What are your thoughts on the value and limitations of these achievement tests?
4. Connect aspects of this episode to the achievement test: The National Counseling Exam (NCE). Let's say NBCC hired you as a consultant for its achievement testing. They have concerns that the NCE is not accurately measuring a counselor's knowledge of acquired material during their program. What recommendations or changes would you make to measure counselor achievement given concepts explored in the podcast?