How is students’ progress toward achieving the standards reported?
What changes, if any, need to take place regarding school, district, and state assessments? Provide rationale for your suggestions.
How do states, districts, and schools assess whether students have achieved the standards at different levels? What measures of accountability should be taken?
Will national or district tests give the United States a barometer for determining how well schools are doing and provide valuable information about which students need additional assistance? Why or why not?
Standards and Benchmarks
What is the goal of standardization and benchmarking at each of the following levels: elementary, secondary, and higher education?
Who sets the standards?
At what levels will benchmarks be written?
What is the most appropriate format for publishing standards, taking into account that the curriculum is dynamic and changes will be made, especially regarding the benchmarks?
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