One could say that the Stanford-Binet test, also known as the SB-5, is the father of modern intelligence testing. Compared to other types of intelligence tests for children, the SB-5 is widely recognized as the most accurate method of gauging the cognitive abilities of children and adults. It was developed in the early 1900’s by […]
One of the best things about the KBIT-2 test is that each examinee receives one-on-one time with the tester. The Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test is very different from some other intelligence exams, which often involve many test-takers sitting in a large room with identical sheets of paper in front of them. This is a rather […]
The Stanford-binet test, commonly referred to as the Sb-5, is one of the IQ tests that are administered by schools or clinics to determine if your child is gifted in certain areas of intelligence or if they have any learning disabilities. The SB-5, like other intelligence tests for children, is also used to assess how […]
The KBIT-2 in Special Education Classes. While it may seem like just another test, the KBIT-2 is actually of particular use for children in special education classes. If your child is enrolled in special education classes at school, they have been identified or diagnosed as having needs which can’t be met by traditional classes. You’ve surely […]
Free Ways to Get Ready for the CogAT While the CogAT is not a test which can be studied for like a spelling or math test, there are several things which you as apparent can do to help your child succeed. A very popular method is practice, and a free cognitive abilities test is a […]
Controversial “Tracking” Practice Affects Your Child’s Future Have you ever wondered how public schools use testing? Schools often use standardized tests for so-called “tracking” – that is, placing your child with other children deemed to have similar abilities. These days, it seems like school and testing are practically synonyms. Not only do our children have […]
What Not To Do Before Your Child Takes The KBIT-2 Test As a parent, it’s only natural to stress a bit before your child takes an examination such as the KBIT-2 Test or the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2. However, you should be careful not to let your stress show, at least to your child. Children can […]
The Stanford-Binet test is administered to children of various ages to determine their learning and mental capacities by testing five factors of cognitive ability: fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial processing, and working memory. Stanford-Binet sample questions can help a child build up these skills before his or her big exam. Over the years, the […]
This very helpful tool administered to children from pre-K to second grade, was first published in the year 2002, by a school psychologist and an esteemed educator of Educational Foundations, Dr. Bruce A. Bracken. The Bracken School Readiness Assessment test is a helpful precursor to whether your child is well adapted to the level of […]
Getting Ready For A Cognitive Abilities Test Preparing for “regular’ tests is simple. Students simply study the assigned materials, and answer questions regarding what they’ve learned. A cognitive abilities test is very different. For one thing, there’s no studying required! These tests, such as the CogAT – an abbreviation of ‘Cognitive Abilities Test’, are not […]
Using free CogAT sample tests is a popular way for parents to help their child prepare for an upcoming test. Some parents believe that their child should approach the test fresh, with no preparation. This is a matter of preference, and shouldn’t be influenced. But only you know your child better than anyone, and so […]
Mission: Help your first grader learn how to solve problems using their own reasoning and cognitive skills. Karen Quinn is always sharing her expert tips on developing your child’s skills with fun, effective, and age appropriate activities. Over at Education.com, they’re highlighting 4 ways how you can help your first grader work on his or her […]
As the New York City Gifted and Talented Admissions program begins, there are three new changes that are creating anxiety in parents. Of those three changes, the largest is the addition of the NNAT test, a spatial reasoning exam standing for Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test. Historically, the Gifted and Talented tests given to 4-year-olds test basic […]
A very common question of parents whose children will soon be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test is regarding free CogAT sample questions. Some parents swear by them, while others feel that they put too much pressure on the already-stressful experience. You know your child best, and so only you can accurately determine whether or not […]
During our NYC Parents Seminar night 3 we met again with members of our Testing Mom Parent Network at Hartley House in NYC. This evening session covered both gifted and talented testing and private school admissions testing, including information from both of our previous seminars but diving much further into the actual tests and concepts […]
Scores of parents filled the auditorium for our recent New York City Private School Admissions Process Seminar held in mid-town at Hartley House in NYC, In addition to our own testing expert Karen Quinn, the Testing Mom, parents in attendance heard from Education First co-found Victoria Goldman, author of The Manhattan Family Guide to Private […]
Compared to other types of intelligence tests for children, the Stanford Binet test is widely recognized as the most accurate method of gauging the cognitive abilities of children and adults. One could say that the Stanford Binet test, also known as the SB-5, is the father of modern intelligence testing. It was developed in the early […]
On the first night of our three seminars last week, the Testing Mom co-founders met with members of the Testing Mom Parent Network and other anxious NYC parents at the Manhattan’s Youth Downtown Community Center in TriBeCa for the PAL Workshop Series. This evening session covered all aspects of the kindergarten Gifted and Talented testing […]
Software: The Future of the Bracken Test The Bracken test results usually come in descriptive categories which tell whether the child’s cognitive abilities is advanced or delayed with regards to the level and mastery the child possesses. However, to make things easier, the BSRA scoring assistant software was made available to make maintaining and organizing […]
While the CogAT is not a test which can be studied for like a spelling or math test, there are several things which you as a parent can do to help your child succeed. A very popular method is practice, and a free cognitive abilities test is a wonderful way to practice. These tests can […]
This very helpful tool administered to children from pre-K to second grade, was first published in the year 2002, by a school psychologist and an esteemed educator of Educational Foundations, Dr. Bruce A. Bracken. The Bracken School Readiness Assessment test is a helpful precursor to whether your child is well adapted to the level of […]
One of the most popular methods of preparation for the CogAT test is practicing. There are free CogAT practice questions available on the internet. Be sure that you’re choosing practice questions which are from a reliable source. Since the CogAT is protected, you’re unlikely to find a full practice test, and this is fine. The […]
The validity of the Bracken School Readiness Assessment test is reliable, in the sense that it comprises part of the indicators of whether the child can qualify for admittance to the New York City Gifted and Talented Program. A study even concluded that this IQ readiness test given for pre-K to 2nd grade children is […]
This is a question which many parents struggle with. You want your child to do their best on this very important test. However, you don’t want to put excessive pressure on the situation, possibly setting the stage for debilitating test anxiety. Take your child’s individual personality and attitude toward tests into account before you give […]
If your child is facing an upcoming CogAT test and you want to help them prepare, you’ve probably already thought of having them take a practice test. These can be found in many places throughout the internet, and in some cases they can be obtained from your child’s school. If free CogAT sample tests are […]
The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, 2nd Edition (NNAT-2), is a common assessment test used to measure the school readiness and overall intellectual abilities or IQ of children over various ages, including kids as young as four and as old as 18. In fact, NNAT-2 G&T testing is becoming more and more common. Gifted and talented […]
Homeschooled children can also be put through to gifted testing if parents choose to pursue it. In fact, many parents that choose to home school their children decide to put their kids through the same kinds of school readiness and intelligence assessment tests that public and private schools used. This is because the results of […]
The Naglieri Non-Verbal Abilities Test, or IQ Test NNAT, assesses intelligence without requiring speaking, reading or writing skills. Instead, it presents visual problems and graphics to children and requires them to solve those problems without words. Because of the test’s format, which presents the test-taker with visual puzzles and diagrams, the IQ Test NNAT is […]
Using free CogAT sample tests is a popular way for parents to help their child prepare for an upcoming test. However, it’s not for everybody. Some parents believe that their child should approach the test fresh, with no preparation. This is a matter of preference, and shouldn’t be influenced. You know your child better than […]
Many parents feel a lump in their throat the first time they learn their children will be expected to complete an IQ assessment test like the Naglieri Non-Verbal Abilities Test, or the NNAT. They, of course, want their children to perform well and are often fearful that such tests set the stage for the rest […]
Preparing for “regular’ tests is simple. Students simply study the assigned materials, and answer questions regarding what they’ve learned. A cognitive abilities test is very different. For one thing, there’s no studying required! These tests, such as the CogAT, are not intended to rate how much a student has studied or learned. Instead, they are […]
The NNAT, or the Naglieri Test, is a non-verbal reasoning and abstract logic exam that is given to students of all ages. It is becoming a more common intelligence assessment test used for determining intellectual abilities and promise in children as young as four and five years old. While some believe the Naglieri test to […]
Not all gifted children act in the same way. This is why many educators find it very hard to identify gifted children without using gifted and talented IQ tests. For instance, there are children who are very fast learners and excel in almost every subject area but once given the IQ test, they only have […]
Many public school systems across the nation offer Naglieri practice test boot camps and other programs to help prepare students for taking the NNAT or the NNAT2. There are also private resources for parents willing to pay to give their children the advantage of having completed practice tests. Of course, there are also free Naglieri […]
If your child is enrolled in special education classes at school, they have been identified or diagnosed as having needs which can’t be met by traditional classes. You’ve surely been through an emotional wringer, wondering what was best for your child. Now that they’re receiving the proper education, it may come as a surprise that […]
More schools, both public and private, are beginning to use the NNAT2 or Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test to measure intelligence, gauge school readiness, and determine which students should be among those offered admittance to the school or to a gifted and talented program. Because the test is becoming more common and there is so much […]
After hearing your kids will be taking the NNAT test, one of the first questions that undoubtedly comes to mind is “how long is the NNAT test?” After all, you’ll want to know how much your children will be expected to do and how long they will be required to focus on the NNAT. The […]
When parents hear that their children will be taking the NNAT2, or the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, there are many questions that come to mind, including: “what is the NNAT2?” and “who is Naglieri?” The NNAT2 is an IQ assessment exam that is specifically designed to measure intellectual and cognitive abilities in children between the […]
In order to get an accurate picture of an individual’s intelligence, two types of intelligence must be measured. These types are fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence. Fluid intelligence is the way most people think of “innate” intelligence. We are born with it. Fluid intelligence has to do with how we solve problems, and how we […]
When working with your child to prepare him or her for taking the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, or the NNAT as it is also common known, Naglieri practice test resources and sample questions are invaluable tools – for your child and for you. After all, you’re learning right alongside your child and probably more nervous […]
The Stanford-Binet intelligence tests for children are a widely accepted gauge for the mental and cognitive development of your child. It can be administered to children of various levels, from kindergarten to elementary, and was designed to measure the advancement of a child’s intelligence. However, the test is also useful in diagnosing if your child […]
Tonight we’re having a Back to School Tele-seminar – Thursday, Aug. 16 at 9pm ET (8pm CT, 7pm MT, 6pm PT) – and I hope you can join. Click Here To Register We’ll address the most popular questions asked by our members and here are a few of the many questions we’ll answer: * What […]
The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, or NNAT, is among the recommended IQ assessment tests for identifying gifted students among those in English as a Second Language programs. Students whose first language is not English are often overlooked by gifted and talented programs because their proficiency of the English language is not strong enough to show […]
At first, it may seem odd that the NNAT2 test has the ability to shed some light on English proficiency issues with school children, since the NNAT2 is actually short for the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test, Version 2. The NNAT2 test’s format and the methods for answering test questions are all nonverbal and instead use […]
While the NNAT test is among the tools that many schools use to identify gifted students, it is usually not the only one. Most schools, both public and private, used at least two IQ assessment exams and some use several. The reason multiple tests are used in gifted and talented testing for program admission standards […]
As you may have heard, there are many changes to the Hunter Elementary Gifted and Talented Program going into effect this year. Here’s a brief overview of the changes we know of so far. Keep in mind, there may be other changes when they update the Hunter web site on August 20, 2012 so stay […]
If your child didn’t score as highly as you had anticipated on the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2, it’s natural to want to enhance their score the next time around. Thankfully, there are a few simple things you can do. Remember that many factors influence a child when taking a test and some of these are […]
The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Gifted and Talented testing process, or NNAT-2 G&T testing, is not mandated on a national level and is therefore at the discretion of each private school board or public school district. Schedules vary from one school to the next and determining the schedule for your child or children requires you […]
We all know that the KBIT-2, or Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, has been widely used for years in determining giftedness and intelligence in young children. But did you know that the KBIT-2 can be put to use in group homes for adults as well? Group homes are often a mixed bag of adults with very […]
The process of testing students to determine intellect, school readiness, and gifted and talented status occurs under a number of different circumstances. Many private and public schools conduct standardized testing at the start of the school year. Others test students at the start of kindergarten. Gifted testing may only be conducted later on if there […]
Many parents believe that the lack of sufficient financial resources makes providing NNAT test prep materials for their children impossible. This is actually not the case. With a bit of creative thinking and some problem solving skills of their own, parents can help their children learn these same skills in preparation for the NNAT test. […]
Not every parent is able to provide their children a private tutor for preparing to take the NNAT-2 Test or any other IQ assessment test, for that matter. This point is one of great contention, particularly when it comes to very competitive school districts in which only a small percentage of students are admitted to […]
Along with the BSRA test or the Bracken School Readiness Assessment test, the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test or OLSAT, published by Pearson NNC, is also widely used throughout the United States. More so, together with the BSRA test, the OLSAT test has been duly recognized as one of the two tests which determine a child’s […]
The NNAT-2 Test, or Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test, 2nd edition, is an intelligence exam that measures the nonverbal thinking and rationalization skills of children. It is one of several tests used extensively by schools when selecting students for gifted and talented learning programs. Of all the intelligence assessment exams used by schools to determine a […]
The Bracken test is a standardized test given to children as young as 2 ½ years old to 2nd graders, given to determine the child’s readiness for school. Test results of such even comprise the bulk of the decision when determining whether a child is eligible enough to be accepted in special programs for gifted […]
Special-needs children are often in dire need of testing, and the KBIT-2 can provide this quickly and simply. While we tend to think of intelligence tests as being only for gifted children entering enrichment classes, this is untrue. Designed to be administered in approximately twenty minutes, the KBIT-2 provides a remarkably accurate snapshot of intelligence. […]
Many forms of intelligence testing have been used over the past few decades to understand various mental processes. It is useful to learn more about how a person can recall information, reasons, and understands, as evaluating these things will have a significant effect on their future. One of the most popular and effective forms of […]
Question: My child is getting ready to take the WISC for a gifted assessment. He is a complex person and I am concerned about what I should tell him about the test process. For background, you should know that he is the youngest of two boys. His older brother is gifted and is extremely […]
Though the CogAT® is designed to test similar abilities in different ages, the fact that it is administered to such a wide range of ages means that the test is different for different age ranges. The key split is between second and third grade aged children. The CogAT® test for children in kindergarten through second grade […]
The Cognitive Abilities Test (or CogAT®) is a reasoning test given to students of all ages. There are levels of the test designed for kindergarteners all the way through high school seniors. While reasoning is the main skill tested by the CogAT®, it has other applications as well. Namely, it can help predict future achievement […]
For many parents, the thought of their children taking the CogAT® unprepared is a scary one. After all, it’s a big test, and can determine things like placement in gifted or talented classes. It’s only natural to want your child to do their best, and free sample questions for CogAT® are a great way to […]
The words “test” and “examination” strike immediate fear into the hearts of many children (and adults). This is usually because they associate stress and failure with tests. The very nature of test-taking can be stressful, if the examinee is overly worried about their performance. In some cases, a bit of “healthy” anxiety can be a […]
Last night, July 10, Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, joined Michael McCurdy and Karen Quinn for Testing Mom’s most popular tele-seminar yet, the 7 abilities your child needs for testing success. Karen Quinn shared tips on how to improve those 7 abilities in your children. She also shared how those 7 abilities are […]
If you’re a bit concerned about your child’s upcoming CogAT® exam, you’re not alone. Many parents worry that their child won’t perform well. However, there’s no need for concern. The CogAT® exam is designed to determine a student’s cognitive abilities. There are no right or wrong answers. In fact, the CogAT® exam is actually a […]
A big concern for parents and teachers of bi-lingual children is the fairness of standard intelligence tests. Often, if a child gives an answer in Spanish, it must be counted as incorrect, even if the corresponding Spanish answer is correct. This is a major flaw in standardized tests, especially considering the increasingly diverse world in […]
The Cognitive Abilities Test® (commonly known as the CogAT® test) is suitable for all students, regardless of ability or grade level. Different versions of the test are applicable to different grades, of course. The CogAT® test is actually a tool by which parents and teachers can teachers can better decide what kind of educational environment […]
The Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test™ 2 is unique in the way it scores intelligence. Instead of more traditional methods, which have their disadvantages, the Kaufman™ exam tests both fluid and crystallized intelligence. Scoring both of these aspects gives a much more accurate picture of a test-taker’s mental capabilities. It also helps in determining the needs […]
If your child is facing an upcoming OLSAT level D examination, you may be anxious about their performance. This is especially true if they have never taken an OLSAT before. Thankfully, there are many ways you can help them prepare, from simple at-home study to fully customized packages for each level of the test. Read […]
The Stanford-Binet® test, also known as the SB® 5, is a modern assessment of intelligence which has a rich history of development and revisions. It is currently known as the SB® 5 because of the various revisions it has gone through, although currently making it one of the most widely used indicators of giftedness or […]
The Bracken™ exam is commonly used as an IQ test for kids. It has many uses and purposes. Some of which are as follow: Serves as an avenue for improvement for the child to attain optimal learning in the areas that needs further mastery Helps both parent and teacher better deal and adjust with the […]
Compared to other intelligence tests which involve many pages of questions and many hours of testing, the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test™-2 is a refreshingly simple method of determining intelligence. While not a replacement for longer tests, the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test™-2 serves as a wonderful complement to more tedious testing. It can also provide a […]
OLSAT® Level C is administered to grade-two students. OLSAT® Level C is a multiple choice type of exam that measures your child’s verbal, nonverbal and reasoning abilities. The scores for each section are combined to form the School Ability Index score. As a parent, you should know that OLSAT® Level C tests focuses on the […]
The SB® 5 test is given by a psychologist or highly trained administrator with experience in intelligence testing. Because the test is specialized and requires specific knowledge in interpreting the results, administrators usually go through training in order to administer the exam. They also have the capacity to make recommendations on education and career based […]
Karen Quinn, the Testing Mom, will discuss fun activities you can do with your child this summer to keep their mind active and alert and avoid the dreaded “summer slide”. Karen has also invited Penny Bauder who is founder of Green Kids Crafts (http://www.greenkidcrafts.com) She’ll tell you about craft projects you can do with your […]
by Anna Li I don’t know how the rest of the New York City parents feel who applied for the public school’s Gifted and Talented program, but I am still reeling from last week when the G & T placements came in. Although we had nothing but fortunate options, I cannot shake the mental and […]
First the OLSAT® test results in April and now the official acceptance notices were sent out on May 25th to the parents of thousands of qualifying students who will enter New York City’s Gifted and Talented program next year. While about 5,500 students have been accepted, well over 39,000 sat down for the admissions test […]
Many parents ask themselves: Is my child gifted? Is your child ready to take IQ tests? When exactly is the best time for your child to take intelligence tests for children like gifted and talented testing? According to research, the most appropriate age for your child to take these tests is between 5 to 12 […]
The End of the Journey, Almost – by Anna Li If you applied for a Kindergarten spot to the New York City’s Gifted and Talented Program for your child, then welcome to the finish line. The G & T placement offers are being released this week, marking the end of the brutal trifecta that some […]
The best way to prepare a child for any test is by making sure they are well rested, fed, and calm; the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test® is no exception. Encourage your children to try their hardest, and not spend too much time on any one question (but not to rush, either). Make sure that they […]
The Stanford-Binet® test, also known as the SB®-5, is one of the IQ tests for kids that measure their cognitive abilities and intelligence. It is widely recognized for its value and significance in determining if a child is gifted as well as identifying any learning disabilities. Some schools also administer the SB®-5 to their students […]
TestingMom.com was recently featured in the Huffington Post, alongside an interview of CEO and co-founder Michael McCurdy conducted by education blogger C.M. Rubin. Michael explained his introduction to kindergarten-level testing, as well as why test preparation is so important in gifted program admissions, especially for the OLSAT® and Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test® (NNAT®). Michael explained […]
The latest round of Gifted and Talented testing results has been released and a surprising statistic came out: 11 percent of children who took the test scored in the 99th percentile. Out of the 14,239 test-takers, 1,603 made it into the Top 1 percent. That is nearly a 50 percent increase over last year, DNA […]
Below are some OLSAT sample questions (Otis-Lennon School Abilities Test) to ask your talented tots today. Today ask your little one this OLSAT practice questions. Let us know how your child does by commenting below. You still have time to take advantage of our 72 Hour Sale to Get 50% OFF Any Top 1% Membership! […]
NYC Parents On-Edge as Gifted and Talented Kindergarten Decisions Are Made On Wednesday, April 18 TestingMom.com held an Emergency G&T Session for NYC Parents as the short deadline for their gifted and talented school selection needed to be made by 11:59pm on Friday, April 20. The sold-out event was held at the Poet’s House in […]
We recently had a tele-seminar with Dustin Maher you can listen to below. Discover Fun, Simple Exercises That You Can Do With You Kids To Make Them Smarter AND Healthier In this free tele-seminar Dustin discusses: 3 exercises you should do with your child everyday to increase blood flow The breakfast you MUST avoid before […]
There’s a great article in DNAinfo.com written by Julie Shapiro where she outlines in-depth area by area in New York City and what to expect from the gifted and talented programs. Here are the schools that are mentioned Staten Island gifted and talented schools – Their options for kindergarten included gifted programs at P.S. 3 […]
Well, it just got even harder to get into one of New York City’s city wide gifted and talented program for next year. There was over a 47% increase in the number of children who got in the 97th percentile above. Anderson School, one of the most sought after city wide G&T programs is only […]
The Stanford-Binet intelligence Scale was developed by the French psychologist Alfred Binet. The French government commissioned him to create intelligence tests for children in order to identify which ones had special educational needs. Today, the tests are considered the most accurate when it comes to identifying the intellectual capacity of children whether they are […]
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test is a special kind of IQ test administered by licensed clinical psychologists or technicians to children between 3 to 7 years of age. It measures the intelligence quotient or I.Q. of a child through different test types. The test types vary in difficulty, some that might even […]
Get 50% off during our April Fool’s Day Sale! As you all know, applications for the nation’s gifted and talented programs, both public and private, have gone through the roof in the past year. In light of this fact, Gifted and Talented programs NATIONWIDE are instituting a new, highly controversial policy. It’s called legacy […]
This is a book to show your kids about shapes and colors. It is for kids 2-4 years old. It will help them with the Bracken test. This e-book also helps their explanatory skills. I would recommend for your child to be exposed to this in Pre-K. Click here to see the color book!
Tensions are running high as New York City parents are anxiously awaiting the OLSAT test results from the New York City department of education. Once the results are sent (which according to the dept. of ed. web site is mid-April), your child will need to score in the 90th percentile or above to be eligible […]
Tele-seminar – Tonight – Tuesday, March 27, 9pm NYC time (8pm CT, 7pm MT, 6pm PT) Topic: 7 Abilities Your Child Needs to Know for Testing and School By age 5, most children in America will have been given some kind of intelligence test, whether it is for private school admissions, gifted and talented qualification, or public […]
Last week TestingMom.com launched their new Testing Survival Guide on Amazon.com and within just 48 hours it ranked in the top 5 Kindle e-book downloads for education. The guide is a great and affordable way for parents to prepare their child for any of the most popular gifted and talented tests and private school admissions […]
I’ve just spent a week in China – Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Dalian so far. We’re going to Beijing tomorrow. During this time, I’ve gotten to speak to parents of young children about the education system here, and I’ve visited an elementary school. I wanted to share some of the things I’ve observed with you. […]
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012 TestingMom.com co-founders and testing authorities Karen Quinn and Michael McCurdy presented to a jammed packed crowd at the Poet’s House in downtown Manhattan where they answered all questions G&T and private school admissions testing. The questions and answer format of the meeting really set the pace for one of the […]
The Power of Books and Film for Kids: Using Children’s Literature & Movies to Help Kids Connect with Others, Explore Emotions and Understand Themselves Is your child anxious about the first day of school, shy around strangers, experiencing the effects of divorce, struggling with siblings, friendships or issues of giftedness? Are you and your spouse […]
We’ve been hearing from many NYC parents over the past few weeks about the recent release of the teacher ratings that were released by the NYC dept. of ed. Keep in mind, these ratings only start for teachers in 4th grade and above and don’t include the early grades. Also, there’s no way to determine […]
Many have criticized the release of the teacher rankings by the New York City DOE, saying that they invite undue “shame and humiliation” upon low-scoring teachers and haven’t been proven accurate enough to warrant public dissemination. However, according to the New York Times, the ratings also shined a spotlight on educators who were best able […]
The Teacher Data Reports were released last Friday after a long legal battle to suppress the results. The teachers’ union of New York City, the United Federation of Teachers, has attacked the reports, which rank teachers based on standardized test results, and criticize their “wide margin of error.” The Federation has launched a media campaign […]
