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