Debate: Standardized Testing vs. Authentic AssessmentProponents of standardized testing argue that schools must be held personally accountable for the achievement of every student.  Standardized tests are the simplest and most effective tool for measuring student progress and teacher success across the nation.Opponents argue that while schools should take student achievement seriously, they should not be penalized for students who do not meet state determined achievement goals, as long as students make progress. Furthermore, standardized assessment is not an accurate reflection of teacher performance. Based on your experience in early childhood education, and additional research, choose a side in this debate and argue either for or against the use of standardized test scores to determine teacher performance. In your answer be sure to include the following: Clearly state your position. Discuss developmentally appropriate educational practices in your response. Cite research to support your answer. Avoid generalizing and instead cite specific examples (these may include personal experiences from your teaching). Suggest an alternative form of assessment that is authentic and developmentally appropriate. Cite at least two references. ORIGINAL WORK ONLY!

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My teacher said, "Choose three ads (from magazines, newspapers, etc) that portray women or men in a way that is using sex or sexuality to sell something. Analyze each ad individually, including the questions blew. You must inclde the ad, and you must write 3/4 of a page (double-spaced) for each ad for your analysis. 1) What is the product being sold? How are they using the woman/women or man/men to sell it? What is the text (written part and are there any double meanings? What is not being said buy might be implied? 2) What do you think about the ad? Is it effective? Why/ Why not? Would it encourage you to buy that product? Why/why not? 3) In your opinion, is the ad ethical? Do you believe its okay to portray a woman or man in that wa in order to sell that product? Why/ Why not? 4) other comment or thoughts you feel are relevant."