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Sports * Falcon hockey plays at the Joe // Page 2 Friday, March 15, 1996 Bowling Green, Ohio Volume 82, Issue 102 The News' Teacher: testing Game of plate Briefs abilities can vary NHL Scores Dirli Wimock or essay. The BC News "There is an inherent test bias NBA Scores in any kind of test," Chiarelott Testing the knowledge attained said. "What we're moving to now by students can vary according is authentic assessment." Washington 100 to methods used to gauge it, ac- New Jersey 92 cording to a few University edu- Authentic assessment, accord- cators. ing to Chlarelott, is the imme- i Ann Marie Ryan, the director diate assessment of knowledge, Cleveland 98 of Institute for Psychological rather than gathering all infor- Boston 73 Research and Application, said mation into one delayed exam. the strength in testing methods He explained this type of as- relies on the individual and what sessment is not as contrived as Houston 114 is being tested. many are because it allows stu- Atlanta 106 'In terms of better, it depends dents to Implement learning on how you define better," Ryan rather than just memorizt ion. said. "As far as learning and re- Chiarelott explained that San Antonio 120 taining it requires a different different types of tests should be Miami 100 type of learning." used for learning. He said lower Ryan conducted an experiment level tests are those that require noting the perceptions of fair- the rote memorization of materi- Boston 4 ness and how it is related reliable al. For higher level tests, he said, Pittsburgh 2 results. She found objectivity is essays are more effective be- not always free of error, and that cause it depends upon the per- some methods of testing can be formance of the student. Chicago 5 more realistic than others. "There are some people who Vancouver 1 "Fairness isn't something that are test-wise," Chlarelott said. Is oially objective," Ryan said. "Instead, they should perform "You need to make sure every- while learning." Students will have body is treated the same way." chance to experi- Ryan said she believes the best Ryan said she agrees some testing method is the one in methods are more reliable than ence Paris which will help predict what the others and said those methods University students will test taker will find outside of have a chance to spend an should be offered to the students, evening in Paris this even- school. so they can have time to adeque- ing at the French House. "What's best is what you will tly prepare for the test. Jen Meeker, sophomore be doing In the real world," Ryan "You want a method that is re- communication disorders said. "You should do the same on liable and. free from error," Ryan major, said the French the test." said. "They can be more realistic, House will be decorated to- Leigh Chlarelott, professor and which is a good way to assess night to resemble a Parisian chairman for Education Curricu- ability." cafe. lum and Instruction, said much Chiarelott said teachers should She said the fundraiser of the success in testing methods prepare students for the specific will feature French music comes from what is being and will start at 7 and last test they will be taking because until 10 p.m. The event is measured through the test. students can learn more from open to the public, but res- "A lot depends on the objective different study methods. ervations are required. To being measured," Chlarelott "My perception is that stu- make a reservation call the said. "Some tests are good for dents shouldn't be surprised," JarYwasTfccBCNm French House, 372-2671. some things, some are not." Chiarelott said. "They should Crystal Alexander, sophomore special education major, attempts to catch a plate thrown by a He said there is some sort of have the opportunity to review in friend outside of Moseley Hall Wednesday afternoon. The group was taking advantage of tempera- Two jurors dis- bias in any test given to students, an efficient way what they need tures that reached Into the 60s. missed in Menendez whether it be standardized tests to review." trial LOS ANGELES-The forewoman and another juror in the retrial of Erik Dance Marathon promotes positive change and Lyle Menendez were dismissed Thursday for Genill Rivalled Allyson Harris, director of people affecting positive community," she said. "Students raised will stay in Northwest medical reasons, forcing The BC News Dance Marathon, said the event change," she said. are taking responsibility for Ohio and will be used for deliberations to begin from will be a way to get the campus Charlotte Wade, Dance Mar- their community and getting out research, treatment and educa- scratch in the murder trial. The BGSU Children's Miracle and community Involved in a athon Public Relations chair- Two of four alternate Jur- there to do something that bene- tion at Children's Services at ors Joined the Jury and the Network Dance Marathon is great cause. woman, said the event is a way to fits everyone." MOD. panel was told to selects taking place this weekend in the "Students need to understand give back to the community. The money raised from the Harris said they would like to new foreperson and start Student Recreation Center from that they are part of a larger "This Is a concrete example of event will benefit terminally ill raise about $30,000, which is the deliberations again. 10 am. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sun- community and the community what President Ribeau has been children at the Medical College Superior Court Judge day. understands the need to support talking about with building of Ohio Hospital. All of the funds Sec DANCE, page three. Stanley Weisberg told jur- ors that they must "set aside and disregard all past , deliberations and begin de- liberating anew." The orig- Missing Muppets returned Clark announces inal panel had deliberated seven days. The Associated Press The jurors' medical prob- lems weren't disclosed, al- WEIMAR. Germany - Ernie new College dean though one was pregnant. and Bert, the purloined puppets, They were ordered not to Jay Young ing as interim dean, said he have returned safe and sound to was very pleased with being discuss the trial or delibera- their fellow Muppets six weeks The BC News selected. tions. after they were snatched from an The brothers confessed to James Sullivan is the new "I felt very honored to be se- killing their parents, Jose exhibit in eastern Germany. University's College of Busi- lected," Sullivan said. "I look and Kitty Menendez, on Police in Weimar returned the ness Administration dean, the at it as a privilege to work pair Thursday to the agency that Aug. 20,1989. vice president for Academic with a lot of outstanding peo- organized the German tour of 36 Affairs announced this week. ple to make the college of original Muppet puppets. Jana Vice President Eloise Clark Blaschke of the Nordstar agency Business Administration even complimented Sullivan's in Rostock said their authenticity better." Quote of has been confirmed and neither leadership skills in a state- Sullivan joined the Univer- was damaged. ment released after the de- sity in 1971. He earned his the day Thieves knocked through a cision. doctorate in statistics and master's degree In mathemat- wall and stole the duo from an "Jim Sullivan is one of our The AMOclated PTCH most highly-respected campus ics, both from Ohio State Uni- "Fairness isn't exhibit Jan. 29 at the Erfurt Gar- den Show. They also smashed a leaders," Clark said. "He versity. He graduated cum something Eert and Ernie have been safely returned to the Nordstar agency In comes to his new responsibili- laude with a bachelor's degree glass case, trying unsuccessfully Germany after being missing for six weeks. in mathematics from Miami that is totally to rip Miss Piggy from her dis- ty with a record of success In all prior experiences. His In- University. play. received an anonymous tele- at about $125,000. They will re- objective." join the other Muppets in Bre- tegrity, depth of knowledge, Sullivan said he will work on The actor who dubs Ernie's phone offer Tuesday to return setting goals for the college in —Ann Marie Ryan, the puppets. A middleman men, where the exhibit is now on thoughful approach and con- German voice, Gerd Duwner, his new position. director of Institute for made a radio appeal a day after brought them to the station display, said Blaschke. cern for students, staff and faculty will serve the college Psychological Research the theft for the puppets' safe re- Wednesday, the station said. "I think the thing we have to well as it strives for excel- of Application, about turn.