SlideShare una empresa de Scribd logo
1 de 16
THE TESTING CHARADE
SHSAT
MARY NORRIS, COPY EDITOR
“TO REVISE THAT SENTENCE…WOULD
MAKE IT AS LAME AS THE ORIGINAL.”
NYC DOE
DANIEL KORETZ, HARVARD EDU
“[I]T IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE TO MAKE A
CONSEQUENTIAL DECISION BASED ON A
SINGLE TEST SCORE.”
READ THIS SENTENCE:
“DURING A NIGHTLY NEWS SEGMENT
ABOUT A COOKING CONTEST, A
REPORTER TALKED TO SOME PEOPLE
WHO DID THE BEST IN THE CONTEST.”
WHICH REVISION USES THE MOST
PRECISE LANGUAGE FOR THE WORDS
“TALKED TO SOME PEOPLE WHO DID
THE BEST IN THE CONTEST”?

Más contenido relacionado

Más de Spiro Bolos

Más de Spiro Bolos (20)

School's Out
School's OutSchool's Out
School's Out
 
Affordable Housing and Racial Diversity, 2019
Affordable Housing and Racial Diversity, 2019Affordable Housing and Racial Diversity, 2019
Affordable Housing and Racial Diversity, 2019
 
Juvenile in Justice
Juvenile in Justice Juvenile in Justice
Juvenile in Justice
 
Mass Incarceration
Mass IncarcerationMass Incarceration
Mass Incarceration
 
Social Service Sponsors 2019
Social Service Sponsors 2019Social Service Sponsors 2019
Social Service Sponsors 2019
 
The Future of Public Education
The Future of Public EducationThe Future of Public Education
The Future of Public Education
 
Vietnam: the Consensus Unravels
Vietnam: the Consensus UnravelsVietnam: the Consensus Unravels
Vietnam: the Consensus Unravels
 
The Civil Rights Movement: Beginnings
The Civil Rights Movement: BeginningsThe Civil Rights Movement: Beginnings
The Civil Rights Movement: Beginnings
 
Vincent Valdez: The City
Vincent Valdez: The CityVincent Valdez: The City
Vincent Valdez: The City
 
Freedom 'Riters: John Dolan's Story
Freedom 'Riters: John Dolan's StoryFreedom 'Riters: John Dolan's Story
Freedom 'Riters: John Dolan's Story
 
Affordable Housing and Racial Diversity, 2018
Affordable Housing and Racial Diversity, 2018Affordable Housing and Racial Diversity, 2018
Affordable Housing and Racial Diversity, 2018
 
Slavery, The Peculiar Institution
Slavery, The Peculiar InstitutionSlavery, The Peculiar Institution
Slavery, The Peculiar Institution
 
Confederation and Constitution
Confederation and ConstitutionConfederation and Constitution
Confederation and Constitution
 
The War for Independence
The War for IndependenceThe War for Independence
The War for Independence
 
Virginia Colony
Virginia ColonyVirginia Colony
Virginia Colony
 
The Consensus, Rebooted
The Consensus, RebootedThe Consensus, Rebooted
The Consensus, Rebooted
 
The Road to World War II
The Road to World War IIThe Road to World War II
The Road to World War II
 
Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression
Herbert Hoover and the Great DepressionHerbert Hoover and the Great Depression
Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression
 
World War I and the Red Scare
World War I and the Red ScareWorld War I and the Red Scare
World War I and the Red Scare
 
The Civil Rights Movement - Beginnings
The Civil Rights Movement - BeginningsThe Civil Rights Movement - Beginnings
The Civil Rights Movement - Beginnings
 

Último

Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
ZurliaSoop
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
heathfieldcps1
 
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functionsSalient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
KarakKing
 
Vishram Singh - Textbook of Anatomy Upper Limb and Thorax.. Volume 1 (1).pdf
Vishram Singh - Textbook of Anatomy  Upper Limb and Thorax.. Volume 1 (1).pdfVishram Singh - Textbook of Anatomy  Upper Limb and Thorax.. Volume 1 (1).pdf
Vishram Singh - Textbook of Anatomy Upper Limb and Thorax.. Volume 1 (1).pdf
ssuserdda66b
 

Último (20)

Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
Jual Obat Aborsi Hongkong ( Asli No.1 ) 085657271886 Obat Penggugur Kandungan...
 
Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The Basics
Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The BasicsIntroduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The Basics
Introduction to Nonprofit Accounting: The Basics
 
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptxThe basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
The basics of sentences session 3pptx.pptx
 
Food safety_Challenges food safety laboratories_.pdf
Food safety_Challenges food safety laboratories_.pdfFood safety_Challenges food safety laboratories_.pdf
Food safety_Challenges food safety laboratories_.pdf
 
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentation
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning PresentationSOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentation
SOC 101 Demonstration of Learning Presentation
 
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
 
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functionsSalient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
Salient Features of India constitution especially power and functions
 
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptxGoogle Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
Google Gemini An AI Revolution in Education.pptx
 
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POSHow to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
How to Manage Global Discount in Odoo 17 POS
 
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptxTowards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
Towards a code of practice for AI in AT.pptx
 
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptxBasic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
Basic Civil Engineering first year Notes- Chapter 4 Building.pptx
 
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.pptApplication orientated numerical on hev.ppt
Application orientated numerical on hev.ppt
 
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
 
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17 How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17  How to Extend Models Using Mixin ClassesMixin Classes in Odoo 17  How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
Mixin Classes in Odoo 17 How to Extend Models Using Mixin Classes
 
Fostering Friendships - Enhancing Social Bonds in the Classroom
Fostering Friendships - Enhancing Social Bonds  in the ClassroomFostering Friendships - Enhancing Social Bonds  in the Classroom
Fostering Friendships - Enhancing Social Bonds in the Classroom
 
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
Mehran University Newsletter Vol-X, Issue-I, 2024
 
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
TỔNG ÔN TẬP THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM HỌC 2023 - 2024 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN (NGỮ Â...
 
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
2024-NATIONAL-LEARNING-CAMP-AND-OTHER.pptx
 
Vishram Singh - Textbook of Anatomy Upper Limb and Thorax.. Volume 1 (1).pdf
Vishram Singh - Textbook of Anatomy  Upper Limb and Thorax.. Volume 1 (1).pdfVishram Singh - Textbook of Anatomy  Upper Limb and Thorax.. Volume 1 (1).pdf
Vishram Singh - Textbook of Anatomy Upper Limb and Thorax.. Volume 1 (1).pdf
 
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
Explore beautiful and ugly buildings. Mathematics helps us create beautiful d...
 

The Testing Charade