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I've been finding that a large amount of my students' time is taken up by state and federal tests. This really slows down my progress with the students. How many school days should be spent on state and federal tests? Are students in state of Georgia over-tested? And how can school officials find a balance between being accountable and preventing test fatigue?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I think there should be eight school days per year set aside for state and federal testing. Students in the state of Georgia are over-tested. I think school officials can find a balance by giving each individual district the opportunity to set achievement goals based on the cognitive level of the students in the county that they serve. This gives administrators and teachers the autonomy to decide what it best for the students in that area.