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What Are We Actually Measuring?
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Fredrik Bjoerklund · 16 min read · Teaching & Learning
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Written by Fredrik Bjoerklund.
International educator and school leader with more than two decades of experience in China, exploring how research, thoughtful practice and educational leadership can contribute to better learning.
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