Anonymous
10/24/2011 17:22
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Because of its shortcomings, the practice of teaching to the test is unethical. A 1989 study on teaching to the test evaluated the ethical "continuum" of the practice, and identified seven practice points, ranging from most to least ethical:
1. General instruction on local objectives
2. Instruction on general test-taking skills
3. Instruction on objectives generally measured by standardized tests
4. Instruction on objectives specific to the test used
5. Instruction on objectives specific to the test used and using the same format
6. Instruction using a released test or a "clone" test that replicates the format and content of the test used
7. Instruction using the test to be used, either before or during test administration
The study concluded that the ethical boundary fell between points three and five, with points one and two being ethical and points six and seven being unethical.
1. General instruction on local objectives
2. Instruction on general test-taking skills
3. Instruction on objectives generally measured by standardized tests
4. Instruction on objectives specific to the test used
5. Instruction on objectives specific to the test used and using the same format
6. Instruction using a released test or a "clone" test that replicates the format and content of the test used
7. Instruction using the test to be used, either before or during test administration
The study concluded that the ethical boundary fell between points three and five, with points one and two being ethical and points six and seven being unethical.
Anonymous
10/24/2011 17:18
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Because of its shortcomings, the practice of teaching to the test is unethical. A 1989 study on teaching to the test evaluated the ethical "continuum" of the practice, and identified seven practice points, ranging from most to least ethical:[4]
General instruction on local objectives
Instruction on general test-taking skills
Instruction on objectives generally measured by standardized tests
Instruction on objectives specific to the test used
Instruction on objectives specific to the test used and using the same format
Instruction using a released test or a "clone" test that replicates the format and content of the test used
Instruction using the test to be used, either before or during test administration
The study concluded that the ethical boundary fell between points three and five, with points one and two being ethical and points six and seven being unethical.[4]
General instruction on local objectives
Instruction on general test-taking skills
Instruction on objectives generally measured by standardized tests
Instruction on objectives specific to the test used
Instruction on objectives specific to the test used and using the same format
Instruction using a released test or a "clone" test that replicates the format and content of the test used
Instruction using the test to be used, either before or during test administration
The study concluded that the ethical boundary fell between points three and five, with points one and two being ethical and points six and seven being unethical.[4]
Anonymous
10/24/2011 01:45
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - MADE AYP
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Haynes
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep (Math, YES; Reading, NO)
DON'T KNOW
Basis (opens '12)
I'm confused. What does this "Basis" school have to do with anything? It isn't even a real school, right? It kind of looks like a drill-and-kill version of Latin, but without a nice location.
Oh yes, Latin also attracts Ward 3 families. Where is this Basis thing going?
Anonymous
10/24/2011 01:42
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Anonymous wrote:CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - MADE AYP
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Haynes
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep (Math, YES; Reading, NO)
DON'T KNOW
Basis (opens '12)
I'm confused. What does this "Basis" school have to do with anything? It isn't even a real school, right? It kind of looks like a drill-and-kill version of Latin, but without a nice location.
Anonymous
10/24/2011 00:25
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
TOP PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS - graduates attending Banneker, SWW or Duke Ellington:
Deal
Latin
Adams
Stuart Hobson
Hardy
Howard PCS
KIPP (?)
Deal
Latin
Adams
Stuart Hobson
Hardy
Howard PCS
KIPP (?)
Anonymous
10/23/2011 17:03
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Deal, Latin, Adams, Stuart Hobson, Hardy and Howard PCS.
Anonymous
10/23/2011 11:10
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Here's a delineation: MS with graduates attending Banneker or SWW or Ellington.
Anonymous
10/23/2011 10:35
Subject: Re:Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Our kid is at one that made AYP and I agree, it is about far more than test scores. They are one piece of a big picture, and I don't expect our scores to be 'the best'--our school doesn't focus exclusively on the tests--and I'm glad for it.
Anonymous
10/23/2011 09:18
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Do you define "top" just based on AYP scores? Would be good to know what people think make these top apart from scores one way or another.
PP, someone posted positive impressions after a Paul tour recently. That's all I know.
PP, someone posted positive impressions after a Paul tour recently. That's all I know.
Anonymous
10/22/2011 22:41
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
How does Paul fair?
Anonymous
10/22/2011 21:35
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
TOP PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL - MADE AYP
Deal
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
TOP PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Hardy
Stuart Hobson
Haynes
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep (Math, YES; Reading, NO)
DON'T KNOW
Basis (opens '12)
Anonymous
10/22/2011 21:35
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
TOP PUBLIC MIDDLE SCHOOL - MADE AYP
Deal
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Hardy
Stuart Hobson
Haynes
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep (Math, YES; Reading, NO)
DON'T KNOW
Basis (opens '12)
Deal
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Hardy
Stuart Hobson
Haynes
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep (Math, YES; Reading, NO)
DON'T KNOW
Basis (opens '12)
Anonymous
10/21/2011 12:48
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - MADE AYP
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Haynes
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep (Math, YES; Reading, NO)
DON'T KNOW
Basis (opens '12)
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Haynes
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep (Math, YES; Reading, NO)
DON'T KNOW
Basis (opens '12)
Anonymous
10/21/2011 12:35
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - MADE AYP
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Haynes
DON'T KNOW
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep
Basis (opens '12)
Latin
KIPP
Achievement Preparatory Academy
Howard University Math & Science
CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FAILED AYP
Haynes
DON'T KNOW
Cap City
Two Rivers
DC Prep
Basis (opens '12)
Anonymous
10/21/2011 12:30
Subject: Top DC Charter Middle Schools
Which charter middle schools made AYP in '10-'11?