Are Standardized Tests an Effective Way to Test Students “Educational assessment is the systematic collection, review, and use of information about programs to improve student learning and development” (Hadjicharalambous 43). In recent times there has been controversy on whether or not standardized tests are necessary for students. It has been a heated debate for some time. Certain people believe that the standardized tests are not necessary and that they do more harm than good. These people have
Standardized tests have become an integral part of public education for all students in various grades. Many tests are implemented to evaluate whether or not a teacher is adequately covering the benchmarks of their curriculum with their students. There has been debate among educators and administrators alike regarding the accuracy of standardized tests when assessing a student’s skills. Uniform testing can hinder teachers from creating an individualized and creative environment. Also, multiple choice
subconsciously “competing” with. I remember contemplating what the implications might reveal based upon my projected performance. For many students, standardized tests could be the difference between a “dream” school and a “safe” school, scholarships and student loans, and a feeling of superiority or discouragement. Many people I knew had exceptional standardized test scores, but below average GPA’s and vice versa, which made me question why these tests are viewed as accurate portrayals of our secondary
emphasis on standardized testing and not individual student achievement. Although the United States uses standardized testing as a crutch, it is not an effective measure of a student’s ability, a teacher’s competency, or a school’s proficiency. Cheating can be a common routine in a classroom—from copying work on homework to copying answers on a test. “Cheating by teachers and administrators on standardized tests is rare, and not a reason to stop testing America's children” (Standardized Tests). This
Dear Commissioner Pam Stewart, Thank you for your dedication and ever-present interest in education. Standardized testing impacts my daily life because throughout my high school experience, I am expected to prepare for these types of tests. Although, in some instances, they correctly assess a student's knowledge and skills, this is not always the case. Standardized tests constrict the liberty of teachers and students in classrooms since there are strict restrictions concerning the information
Testing has altered in many ways from the time when it first appeared with the creation of public teaching led by Horace Mann. Standardized testing is the most normally used and well identified process of testing used in the United States as well as several other states in the world. It is used to govern student success, progress, and development. On the other hand, standardized testing was not always used for the same purposes it is today, nor was it as significant and as deeply be dependent on
Standardized Testing Standardized testing has been around for decades. The No Child Left Behind Act says “Students must be tested annually in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and at least once in grades 10 through 12” (GreatSchools Staff | March 8, 2016 Print article 2016) . Around the time of testing students feel pressured and tend to stress themselves out. This form of testing should be replaced with another assessment because of scores on this test, students have been held back from the
a certain grade. However some parents, teachers, and students do not agree if students should take standardized tests. Standardized testing is a method in schools that is used to measure the amount of knowledge a student has. Whether a person agrees or disagrees with standardized tests, it is enforced that the students take these tests and the results determine their future. Standardized testing can help students in their future by letting them know their weaknesses and strengths in a certain
Standardized Vs. Criterion-Reference Test Over the years there have been a battle what test is more beneficial, between Standardized vs. Criterion-Reference Test. Which test would you think works best to help the student? In order for us to know, we will have to study what these test really are. Standardized tests are very common throughout the United States. In one hand we have standardizes test which are used to measure students’ academic performances in school. These tests vary from state to
For as long as standardized testing has been in use, there has been controversy regarding its purpose to students. Parents, students, and credible sources continue to debate the importance and necessity of standardized testing. Norman Augustine’s “High Marks for Standardized Tests”, focuses on the positives of standardized testing by refuting arguments made by opponents of standardized testing. In contrast, James Popham’s “Why Standardized Tests Don’t Measure Educational Quality” points out why standardized