CA: Calif. to propose new student achievement testing

Monterey County Herald: LOS ANGELES—California's students may not have so many "bubbles" to fill in on state standardized tests in the future.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson was slated Tuesday to unveil a proposal for a system of student achievement testing that is expected to emphasize critical thinking skills over choosing the best answer under a multiple choice method.

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