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  Case: Different level assessments
If John is a struggling learner and Anna is an advanced learner, is it fair to give John easier assessments and harder assessments for Anna?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Fair is not always equal. The most important idea to keep in mind is that the students are assessed equally in terms of their ability level.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: As long as the students are being tested on the same thing, it doesn't matter how the tests are administered.
Rated On: October 21, 2014 6:07 am
Rated By: Deborah Guyton
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I totally agree, fair is not equal.
Rated On: February 24, 2015 6:39 pm
Rated By: Sydbug
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree. As long as you are assessing the same standard, you can assess it however you feel necessary.
Rated On: February 26, 2015 9:04 pm
Rated By: XaSaPe
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Assessments should benefit the learner. I believe failing a lower-learner is unfair if you are assessing everyone the same way. So yes, I believe it is fair to offer easier assessments for a lower level student who can BENEFIT from the outcome and feedback.
Rated On: March 9, 2015 2:11 pm
Rated By: yPyjeW