Quote by Terry Marselle

“It would be impossible to understand the persistence and vehemence of these arguments against test scores without understanding the political purpose they serve. Arguments…

— Thomas Sowell

“The selection rate is less than three per cent. Most of us can’t crack these tests, basic probability. But who will drill it into…

— Chetan Bhagat

It's important to underscore that it is not mediocre test scores that have caused the major problems in the U.S. It has been unnecessary…

— Howard Gardner

In DC, policymakers think that if we can only have high enough standards, tough enough tests, and hold people accountable, we can close the…

— Diane Ravitch

We are creating a one size fits all system that needlessly brands many young people as failures, when they might thrive if offered a…

— Robert Reich

It's not about the test. It's about how you pass the test.

— Mike Espy

I've made it a point to listen to the voices of students, teachers, and parents in my Administration, and I've heard loud and clear…

— Josh Shapiro

The widespread belief among politicians and pundits is that high test scores are everything. I strongly disagree. What matters most is character. Working hard,…

— Hal Urban

I am particularly surprised that certain outlets look at pass rates irrespective of student population. As if inner city high school kids are to…

— Sebastian Thrun

“[The] overuse and misuse of standardized tests is only the start of the problems with NCLB. NCLB uses these test scores to impose sanctions…

— Stan Karp

When students cheat on exams, it's because our school system values grades more than students value learning.

— Neil deGrasse Tyson

Told that the passing grade is a B or competence and that we will help you to get there, students do competent work. The…

— William Glasser