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In addition to, not instead of…
Alternative assessments are an extremely important part of understanding what students know beyond the scope of tests and quizzes. That said – tests and quizzes do hold an important place in the classroom. Children’s minds work in different ways and therefore different assessments are necessary to help teachers understand just what their students’ grasp and understand. An added bonus is that they can help boost children’s self-esteem if they don’t usually excel through traditional testing methods.
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