"That classroom needs new ways of measuring progress, tailored to digital times--rather than to the industrial age or some artsy utopia where everyone gets an awesome for effort." (Heffernan, August 7, 2011)."

My reaction :

I totally agree with this quote because it is a proven fact that these state test don't prove anything, but that all students aren't great test takers. I remember when I was in grade school and I had to take a test. Personally I am not the best test taker but I can sit down with anyone and speak to them about anything. When I got my results back I saw that a kid who wasn't that intellectual received a higher grade than I did. So I believe it is not about what you put on piece of paper that should be measured. It should what is in your brain that you can express.

References:

Heffernan, V. (2011, August 7). Education needs a digital upgrade. Retrieved from http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/education-needs-a-digital-age-upgrade/?hp