Tests

Standardized Test Necessary? “Every student can learn, just not on the same day, or in the same way,” Said by George Evans. Students should take standardized test, but not so many. Why? You may ask, because we already spend 2.3 of our time taking standardized test. But we need them so people can see how good the school is doing. It’s also very stressful for kids, and a stressed kid isn’t healthy. To begin with, research shows we are already spending 2.3 of our class time taking standardized…

Many people approach tests in many different ways. For instance, there are people who are relaxed and have confidence in themselves. While in the other hand, the other people are nervous and stressed on what is going to be on the test or even just the score they will earn. The way I approach tests is with confidence because a person should never doubt themselves no matter what type of situation you are in. In addition, I always say to myself “If I pass I pass if I fail well then try again”. My…

on that test we took today? I'm talking about below proficient, so less than an 80. I will be honest and say I scored less than an 80. I hate tests for many reasons, but the one you won't find on this post is if I do bad on them. Hating tests because of the fact you don't do well isn't a reason (or a very good one at that). Tests are one of the worst ways of demonstrating a student's knowledge. Well actually, let me rephrase. I hate standardized tests.What is a Standardized test? A test that is…

used on aptitude and achievement tests, these include the following criticisms: For some, taking a test can act as a motivator to do better, but for others it can do the exact opposite. Tests can create anxiety and based on the severity can cause a problem with a students test performance. There are a number of ways to help reduce such stress, like preparing for the test using practice exercises or using flexible time limits on a test. Over the years a lot of test publishers have provided…

standardized test scores and can either make or break their college plan. A student 's ACT score or SAT score will determine if they are at the academic level to be accepted into a college. Test scores throughout all ages are a very object and fair way to measure a student 's knowledge. Standardized tests are created and written to test what students have learned and to compare what one student knows to what another student does. From kindergarten screenings to high school final exams, these…

ways to establish the reliability of a test are test-retest and parallel-forms. Test-retest establishes reliability by having participants retake the same test at different points of time (Salkind, 2012). For example, a 3rd grade English class takes a Fry Words test at the beginning of the school year and retakes the same test at the end of the school year. Test-retest yields the best results when a researcher considers both the length of time between each test and how they intend to use the…

taking a standardized test. I will be giving you tips and examples for what you should do before or when taking a standardized test. One thing you should do when taking any test is always stay focus. And let’s not forget to practice before taking a standardized test. The more you practice, the more familiar you will be with the test format, and less likely to panic when you are actually taking the test. Practicing can help you remember what you learned and ace the test. You should practice…

defined what test anxiety is, and what it means. In the article, it first showed how test anxiety truly is a problem, which can cause bad test scores in students all over the United States. The article further explained why the anxiety-ridden students perform poorly on their tests, “because they are too preoccupied with the thoughts about failure before or during a specific evaluation.” (Article 1: (H. Cho, 2016) ) The article also explained how cognitive techniques can reduce test anxiety. They…

standardized tests are insufficient to provide an accurate and complete picture of the student. Factors such as prior academics, co-curricular activities and, the intent and persona of the student are equally important. First, standardized tests such as TOEFL or GRE only evaluate the applicant on a narrow criteria. His performance in the long term in his academics is a better indicator of his consistency and determination. For instance, some students may excel in an english language test if…

article, “Standardized Tests: Purpose is the Point,” was written by W. James Popham, a graduate school professor at the University of California in Los Angeles. In his article, Popham described the current prevailing issues concerning standardized tests. He explained that the reason why these tests are controversial is that they are oftentimes used incorrectly and for the wrong motives. According to Popham’s article, there are three primary purposes of tests: (1) comparisons among test takers,…