Paradigm Shift

                      There is always an argument between teachers about which test is best, is it the test created by the district, the textbook publisher or the one that was created by a teacher? When I started teaching, I was a big supporter of district created tests, as I thought that testing should be completed by a team of professional experienced teachers and coaches, or the testing should come for a designated organization like SAT testing or AP testing. I think the main reason for this feeling is lack of experience, as a novice teacher creating an authentic assignment with accepted validity and reliability was overwhelming. Let alone that test will be used afterwards to create a remedial plan for my weak students and enrichment activities for higher achievers, it seemed like a challenging task.           Now, after 13 years of teaching experience and master...