I liked how much emphasis was put on the issue of standardized testing in this presentation. We often get a chance to become naysayers in our classes, but it was good to see the problem areas spelled out in so many different ways for us. Also, I liked how the focus on standardized tests didn't come solely from a position of negativity--there were enough examples of why the tests could be successful to make the criticism fair and balanced (though of course everyone knows that standardized tests are the devil).
The videos you showed in class were informative, especially the second one, in which the keynote speaker gave some interesting perspectives on his reasons for teaching outside of standardized assessment. The brief sample we saw of that video made me want to watch the rest of it and broaden my knowledge of assessment strategies.
Your strongest point was that the right assessment is the difference between students merely learning the "answer" and not the "process" or content. The points your group made to support the importance of students learning more than simple, concrete answers were clearly outlined and well presented. Good work!
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