Looming common-core standardized test

Education reform has always been a thorny task. In 2014-2015 academic year, students in public schools of more than twenty states will face an excruciating reality of how deep of their understanding in math and language arts. Test scores are expected to plunge in many states due to its more rigorous emphasis on thinking rather than memorizing. This well-intended education reform has already been a breeding ground for raucous political debate and will become even more ugly when the test results are released.   http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/09/03/03assessment.h34.html