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Smart video games can assess kids better than standardized tests, a new book says

April 21, 2015 Francesco Crocco 1 Comment

 

Great piece from the Washington Post about a new book that discusses the attempt to replace standardized testing with video games that embed testing in the game.

 

Smart video games can assess kids better than standardized tests, a new book says – The Washington Post.

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  1. cunycommons says:
    April 21, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    New on the @CunyGames blog: “Smart video games can assess kids better than standardized tests, a new book says” http://t.co/lGFUFPk0XR

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