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Is the objectivity of math assessment testing a myth?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the objectivity of math assessment testing, questioning whether it is a myth. Participants explore the implications of subjectivity in testing and the relevance of a 20-year-old opinion paper by Peter Liljedahl.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants assert that all testing is inherently subjective.
- One participant argues that the original question about the objectivity of math assessment testing is a straw man, reiterating the claim that no testing is free from subjectivity.
- Several participants express skepticism regarding the relevance of the 20-year-old opinion paper, questioning why it should be considered significant without a summary or context from the original poster.
- A suggestion is made that discussions of this nature should require participants to provide their own thoughts before seeking help or opinions from others.
- One participant inquires whether the discussion relates to Liljedahl's concept of Building Thinking Classrooms.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally disagree on the significance of the opinion paper and the nature of objectivity in math assessment testing. Multiple competing views remain regarding the relevance of subjectivity in testing and the expectations for discussion participation.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved assumptions about the definitions of objectivity and subjectivity in testing, as well as the implications of referencing older academic work without context.
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