Indiana is expanding the use of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), which draws from classic Western texts and prohibits calculators in math sections, to evaluate student and school performance. This move challenges the dominance of traditional tests like the ACT and SAT. Since February, the state has integrated CLT into its educational assessments.
Key Points
- CLT emphasizes Aristotle and other classic texts while banning calculators for math.
- Indiana’s adoption aims to assess student and school performance more broadly.
- Expansion since February signals a shift away from ACT and SAT influence.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This development promotes educational freedom by offering schools and parents alternative assessment options beyond standardized tests like ACT and SAT, potentially enhancing school choice and reducing government-mandated testing monopolies.
Source: Classic Learning Test’s Growing Indiana Footprint Tests Influence of ACT, SAT