She also makes a very valid point, "There aren't state test to judge creativity." Even research shows that IQ scores are up, but creativity is down. This could be due to the fact that if there are kids in public schools, that emphasize standardized testing, not much is being done to encourage creativity and problem solving compared to the efforts put into routine memorization (Botches). ... Due to programs like this, the American Federation of Teachers is suggesting that the nation create a new test that would be required by all future teachers (Krache). This test would be giv...

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"I think my mother's English almost had an effect on limiting my possibilities in life as well...And I believe that it affected my results on achievement tests, IQ tests, and the SAT" (Than, 420-421). ...

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