This book examines the history of standardized testing in Ontario leading to the current context and its impact on racialized identities, particularly on Grade 3 students, parents, and educators. Using a theoretical argument supplemented with statistical trends, the author illuminates how EQAO tests are culturally and racially biased and promote a Eurocentric curriculum and way of life privileging white students and those from higher socio-economic status. This book spurs readers to further question the use of EQAO standardized testing and challenges us to consider alternative models which serve the needs of all students.
| ISBN: | 9783030274610 |
| Publication date: | 20th September 2019 |
| Author: | Ardavan Eizadirad |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 255 pages |
| Genres: |
Education: examinations and assessment Early childhood care and education Human rights, civil rights Education Sociology |