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ERIC Number: EJ662708
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
An Allegory on Educational Testing in New York State.
Cala, William C.
Phi Delta Kappan, v84 n7 p514-16,520 Mar 2003
Draws parallel between 18th century British scientists unwillingness to recognize a non-scientist's discovery of how to determine longitude at sea with New York education leaders current unwillingness to consider alternatives to high-stakes testing. (PKP)
Descriptors: Allegory, Criticism, Elementary Secondary Education, High Stakes Tests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Identifiers: Longitude; New York