When I think of child development

"Children are our most valuable natural resource"

-Herbert Hoover

I love this quote because it is very true. Children are our most valuable natural resource. They are our future and it is important for us to help them grow and develop.

Testing for Intelligence

I believe that children in school should be assessed on academics. They should be tested on how well they do in each subject as well as their reading and comprehension. If a child is having a hard time in a certain area then the test will show what they need extra help on. In Germany one of the standardized test that students take is the Abitur. The Abitur is taken after grade 13. Students choose four subjects in which to be examined on. The exam consist of open ended questions which usually require essay responses. Some exams are oral while others consist of performances or demonstrations. In Sweden assessments consist of both marks and standardized. In elementary school standardized testing is voluntary for the school and /or teacher. Only about 80 percent of teachers use them. In upper secondary school standardized test are mandatory and must be given in each subject.

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