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Think about the last test you took. How much of what you learned for the test do you still remember? Many people take tests to pass a course or get a promotion, but they often forget the information afterward! This is especially the case for people taking large international tests like TOEFL or IELTS. These tests usually involve multiple-choice questions, and people often study to increase their scores, not to learn important information. In fact, educators are divided on whether these kinds of tests are the most effective way to assess a person's abilities.
Those who support such tests say they are the only way for educators and employers to compare people based on their test scores. However, there are people trying to reform this system. They believe that standard tests aren't the best way to measure a person's ability. These reformers also believe that intelligent people are not always good at taking tests or memorizing facts. A multiple-choice test cannot always tell what people have learned, or whether they can apply that knowledge in the future.
Reformers believe that other types of evaluation achieve better results. Tests that contain a mix of written and spoken questions give a more complete assessment of what the person is capable of. A portfolio, or a collection of work done throughout a course, can show how much the student has improved individually. Group interviews, where a group of people are interviewed at the same time, can also be useful for employers, since they show how people interact with others.
Alternative educational institutions such as Montessori and Waldorf schools don't believe that education should be focused on testing. At these schools, the classroom is very relaxed and "free," with students learning from each other as much as they learn from teachers. Some of these schools even allow students to choose what they study. Teachers create activities designed to let students show their abilities or knowledge of a certain subject. In these schools, the focus is on learning by experiencing and doing things. The debate on testing continues, and educators have yet to find a perfect method of evaluating learning. Until that day comes, old test methods will be used and new test methods will continue to develop. But one thing's for sure, testing will continue to play an important part in all our lives-so study hard!
According to the passage, Montessori and Waldorf schools are mentioned to illustrate that
A. new test methods will continue to develop
B. testing students is necessary
C. students gain knowledge by taking part in activities
D. there's no need to test students' abilities
Think about the last test you took. How much of what you learned for the test do you still remember? Many people take tests to pass a course or get a promotion, but they often forget the information afterward! This is especially the case for people taking large international tests like TOEFL or IELTS. These tests usually involve multiple-choice questions, and people often study to increase their scores, not to learn important information. In fact, educators are divided on whether these kinds of tests are the most effective way to assess a person's abilities.
Those who support such tests say they are the only way for educators and employers to compare people based on their test scores. However, there are people trying to reform this system. They believe that standard tests aren't the best way to measure a person's ability. These reformers also believe that intelligent people are not always good at taking tests or memorizing facts. A multiple-choice test cannot always tell what people have learned, or whether they can apply that knowledge in the future.
Reformers believe that other types of evaluation achieve better results. Tests that contain a mix of written and spoken questions give a more complete assessment of what the person is capable of. A portfolio, or a collection of work done throughout a course, can show how much the student has improved individually. Group interviews, where a group of people are interviewed at the same time, can also be useful for employers, since they show how people interact with others.
Alternative educational institutions such as Montessori and Waldorf schools don't believe that education should be focused on testing. At these schools, the classroom is very relaxed and "free," with students learning from each other as much as they learn from teachers. Some of these schools even allow students to choose what they study. Teachers create activities designed to let students show their abilities or knowledge of a certain subject. In these schools, the focus is on learning by experiencing and doing things. The debate on testing continues, and educators have yet to find a perfect method of evaluating learning. Until that day comes, old test methods will be used and new test methods will continue to develop. But one thing's for sure, testing will continue to play an important part in all our lives-so study hard!
According to the passage, Montessori and Waldorf schools are mentioned to illustrate that
A. new test methods will continue to develop
B. testing students is necessary
C. students gain knowledge by taking part in activities
D. there's no need to test students' abilities
Kiến thức: Đọc – Ý chính
Giải thích: Theo đoạn văn, các trường Montessori và Waldorf được đề cập để minh họa rằng
A. phương pháp thử nghiệm mới sẽ tiếp tục phát triển
B. kiểm tra sinh viên là cần thiết
C. học sinh có được kiến thức bằng cách tham gia vào các hoạt động
D. không cần kiểm tra năng lực học sinh
Thông tin:
Alternative educational institutions such as Montessori and Waldorf schools don't believe that education should be focused on testing. At these schools, the classroom is very relaxed and "free," with students learning from each other as much as they learn from teachers. Some of these schools even allow students to choose what they study. Teachers create activities designed to let students show their abilities or knowledge of a certain subject. In these schools, the focus is on learning by experiencing and doing things.
Tạm dịch: Các tổ chức giáo dục thay thế như trường Montessori và Waldorf không tin rằng giáo dục nên tập trung vào kiểm tra. Tại những trường này, lớp học rất thoải mái và "tự do", học sinh học hỏi lẫn nhau cũng như học hỏi từ giáo viên. Một số trường này thậm chí còn cho phép sinh viên chọn những gì họ học. Giáo viên tạo ra các hoạt động được thiết kế để học sinh thể hiện khả năng hoặc kiến thức của mình về một chủ đề nhất định. Ở những trường này, trọng tâm là học tập bằng cách trải nghiệm và thực hành.
Giải thích: Theo đoạn văn, các trường Montessori và Waldorf được đề cập để minh họa rằng
A. phương pháp thử nghiệm mới sẽ tiếp tục phát triển
B. kiểm tra sinh viên là cần thiết
C. học sinh có được kiến thức bằng cách tham gia vào các hoạt động
D. không cần kiểm tra năng lực học sinh
Thông tin:
Alternative educational institutions such as Montessori and Waldorf schools don't believe that education should be focused on testing. At these schools, the classroom is very relaxed and "free," with students learning from each other as much as they learn from teachers. Some of these schools even allow students to choose what they study. Teachers create activities designed to let students show their abilities or knowledge of a certain subject. In these schools, the focus is on learning by experiencing and doing things.
Tạm dịch: Các tổ chức giáo dục thay thế như trường Montessori và Waldorf không tin rằng giáo dục nên tập trung vào kiểm tra. Tại những trường này, lớp học rất thoải mái và "tự do", học sinh học hỏi lẫn nhau cũng như học hỏi từ giáo viên. Một số trường này thậm chí còn cho phép sinh viên chọn những gì họ học. Giáo viên tạo ra các hoạt động được thiết kế để học sinh thể hiện khả năng hoặc kiến thức của mình về một chủ đề nhất định. Ở những trường này, trọng tâm là học tập bằng cách trải nghiệm và thực hành.
Đáp án C.