“Today’s episode analyses the shortcomings of the SBAC standardised test, arguing that its design and content unfairly disadvantage students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, particularly those with IEPs. Dr. Jaime Hoerricks highlights the crucial distinction between background and prior knowledge, emphasising that the SBAC’s focus on summative assessment penalises students lacking opportunities to build upon prior learning fostered by equity grading’s emphasis on incremental progress. Dr. Hoerricks proposes a shift towards more inclusive and flexible assessment methods that value diverse learning styles and cultural capital, advocating for a fundamental reimagining of how we evaluate student success. Ultimately, the author calls for a more equitable education system that supports all students’ potential.”

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/bridging-the-gap-background-knowledge

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