March 1, 2004 — Editorial: Capitalizing on Teaching to the Test: Your Role in Testing –by Bob Berkowitz

Posted on March 11th, 2004 in Testing by The Big6 Staff

“The lives of students and everyone involved in their education are increasingly revolving around tests. Teachers are narrowing their curriculum to teach to the test. School administrators are becoming score obsessed.”

 

March 1, 2004 — “It’s All About Learning: Ensuring That Students Are Effective Users of Information on Standardized Tests” by Mike Eisenberg

Posted on March 11th, 2004 in About Big6,Testing by The Big6 Staff

“This article describes and advocates for taking the next step in connecting school library media programs to student learning and academic achievement.”

 

Cyberethics and The Big6™: Responsible Use in Action

Posted on March 1st, 2004 in Technology by Greg Frye

Many schools are facing the challenge of helping students learn to use technology responsibly. This article describes a course, called “Cyberethics,” which challenges our students to debate an information ethical issue of their choosing.