Pressures of student assessment

James Pellegrino, UIC distinguished professor of psychology and education and co-director of the Learning Sciences Research Institute, talks about current pressures in K-12 student assessment.

“With dancing you still get that elevated heart rate, but people don’t perceive they’re working that hard.”

David Marquez, assistant professor of kinesiology and nutrition, on how senior citizens can stay active. March 11 MarketWatch

“People want a number. America leads the way in this kind of assessment. It has become a part of [our] DNA.”

James Pellegrino, UIC distinguished professor of psychology and education and co-director of the Learning Sciences Research Institute, on current pressures in K-12 student assessment. March 9 Education Week

“I expect Trump to win the beauty contest. I think Trump won’t get a large majority — I think he’ll get a small majority out of the delegates.”

Dick Simpson, political science professor, on the Republican presidential primary race. March 11 Texas Tribune