Impact of High-Stakes Testing on the Teaching and Learning Processes of Mathematics
Introduction
High-stakes testing has a significant impact on the teaching and learning processes of mathematics. The emphasis on testing can lead to an overemphasis on test preparation, and a decrease in meaningful exploration, application, and collaboration in the classroom. This can lead to an increase in rote memorization, focused on specific types of questions, which does not fully prepare students for higher level mathematical thinking and problem solving. In order to address this increased focus on test preparation, it is important for teachers to incorporate a variety of strategies in their instruction, such as promoting effective discussion, providing work time for practice, and emphasizing the importance of real-world connections. This paper provides a summary and analysis of the study by Gologlu Demir and Kaplan Keles (2021) as well as curriculum applications based on the findings of the study.
Summary
The article focuses on the learning-teaching process aspect of high-stakes testing: specifically, it discusses the teaching method, individual differences, use of material, teaching of values, and teaching at lower grades. It also includes emphasis on measurement and assessment issues, as well as motivation, communication, and what the situation would be if there were no high-stakes testing. The researchers conducted interviews with 13 teachers for approximately 20-25 minutes, and used content analysis to...
The studys aim was to answer questions regarding the impact of high-stakes testing on the learning-teaching process, assessment, motivation, and communication. The methodology employed was
phenomenology, an immersive method that enables the researcher to be part of the experience of the study, and which is meant to help others learn from the experiences of participants (Neubauer et al., 2019).
The study found that teachers would prefer teaching without high-stakes testing. They feel it puts time-related pressure on them, and that it increases student stress and anxiety. Plus, they feel...
…problem solving and inquiry based activities, as well as incorporating formative assessment into the
classroom should all be included in the curriculum. These types of activities allow students to explore concepts in-depth, make connections between ideas, and apply their knowledge to real-world problems. Likewise, formative assessment, such as in-class quizzes, can also be used to measure student understanding and inform instruction. By incorporating these strategies into the curriculum, teachers can create a
learning environment that encourages deep learning and exploration of mathematical concepts.
Additionally, teachers should design instruction that allows students to ask questions, practice skills, and make connections between the concepts they are learning. it is important for teachers to design instruction that encourages student engagement and exploration. Allowing students to ask questions, practice skills, and make connections between concepts helps to foster active learning in the classroom. This type of instruction is key for developing critical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as building student confidence in…
