Arguments Against Standardized Testing

There is an immense amount of issues facing our education world today. One of these issues is standardized test. According, to The Glossary of Educational Reform standardized testing is, “Any form of test that (1) Require all test takers to answer the same questions, or a selection of questions from a common bank of questions, in the same way, and that (2) is scored in a “standard” or consistent manner, which makes it possible to compare the relative performance of individual students or groups of students” (Educational Reform). This means that everyone takes the same test on the subject at hand. The test is scored in a uniform way so the results can be compared to one another on group and individual basis. Standardized test come in a variety of different forms. Some of these forms include intelligence test, achievement test, and amplitude test. …show more content…
Also, examine students’ performance individually and identify whether or not they need additional learning services. However, there has been huge controversy over the validity of the test. Some questions that are raised is the test fair to everyone? Are test results a direct effect of a teacher performance? Does the test accurately measure students’ knowledge? Does the test promote dishonest practices? Some will argue that standardized tests and its uses are an effective way to evaluate school, teacher, and students’ performance. The opposing side will say the test is an ineffective evaluation of school, teacher, student performance and the test itself is bias for a variety of reasons and promote dishonest