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This essay discusses whether special needs students should be exempt from graduation tests. It covers the debate, the impact of standardized testing, and strategies to help special needs students succeed.
What's inside
- The debate on exempting special needs students from graduation tests
- Impact of standardized testing on special needs students
- Strategies to help special needs students succeed in testing
- Case studies of successful interventions
- The role of technology in assessing special needs students
Who it is for: Students taking AED 200, and anyone interested in special education and standardized testing. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
The debate on whether special needs students should be exempt from graduation tests is discussed. Students get examples of how teachers have adapted tests to help special needs students.
The Debate
Arguments for and against exempting special needs students from graduation tests are presented. Standardised tests are based on what typical students have learned.
Teachers' Adaptations
Examples are given of teachers who adapted tests to help special needs students. Students were paired to discuss answers, or tests were read aloud.
Testing System
The current testing system is criticised. A complete overhaul is suggested. Teachers and school districts should decide how students are tested.
Technology in Testing
Technology can help special needs students with testing. Larger print, computer-based programs, and oral examinations can improve learning skills.
Key terms
- Standardized tests
- Tests based on what typical students have learned.
- No Child Left Behind
- A law that aims to ensure no child is left behind in education.
- Minimum competency testing
- Testing that aims to ensure students have basic skills.
- Team testing
- A method where students work together to answer test questions.
- Computer-based programs
- Programs that help special needs students with testing and motor skills.
- Oral examinations
- Examinations where questions are read aloud to students.
Questions this document helps with
- How can tests be adapted for special needs students?
- What are the arguments for exempting special needs students from tests?
- How can technology help special needs students with testing?
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