Change standardized testing
For years there has been an ongoing debate whether there should be standardized testing in schools. The debate lies between whether standardized testing is necessary and an effective part in student learning. I believe that standardized testing is a necessity and it should remain in schools, however, it should be reconstructed in a way that helps students excel academically instead of inhibiting them. Standardized testing can be a great learning tool if used properly. In Order to make sure standardized testing is an efficient tool, changes such as improving time restraints, catering to everyone's need and properly analyzing results of each individual should be put in place. Time restrictions impact how well …show more content…
Some students may need extra accommodations while testing that may not provided to them. Standardized test do not properly accommodate students with learning disabilities. These test do not allow for special needs students to receive an aid will testing who can read questions to them and ensure the student understands what is being asked. Nor does it allow for the test to be adjusted in a way that suits the student comfortably. For example, reducing amount of questions asked or simplifying the phrasing of the question so it is easier to understand. It is unfair to special needs students if they do not receive the proper help they need in order to be successful because they do not have the same privileges as regular students. If standardized test can accommodate those with special needs, we can ensure that it does not inhibit their learning but help them …show more content…
For example if a reading test is administered to a 9th grade class, the test results will reveal what areas the students struggle with and what areas they excel in but it would not reveal if a student is struggling in those topics because they’re reading level is below a 9th grade one. That student will not receive the proper help they need. They might be placed into a remedial reading class but teachers will not know the level at which they stand and where they should start. If the test scores could reflect the student’s actual reading level, then teachers will be able to pinpoint exactly what to focus on and better place the student or recommend proper tutors that will work on that student’s specific needs. Teachers will be able to start the student off with reading books on their tested reading level and then work their way up at the student's pace to their appropriate reading level. By doing this, even if the student does not reach their appropriate level, teachers would be able to track if the student’s overall reading level has improved. By taking the time to reconstruct standardized tests in a way that summarizes each student’s score individually instead of as a general score, This may help reduce the percentage of students that return to remedial classes per
For years there has been an ongoing debate whether there should be standardized testing in schools. The debate lies between whether standardized testing is necessary and an effective part in student learning. I believe that standardized testing is a necessity and it should remain in schools, however, it should be reconstructed in a way that helps students excel academically instead of inhibiting them. Standardized testing can be a great learning tool if used properly. In Order to make sure standardized testing is an efficient tool, changes such as improving time restraints, catering to everyone's need and properly analyzing results of each individual should be put in place. Time restrictions impact how well …show more content…
Some students may need extra accommodations while testing that may not provided to them. Standardized test do not properly accommodate students with learning disabilities. These test do not allow for special needs students to receive an aid will testing who can read questions to them and ensure the student understands what is being asked. Nor does it allow for the test to be adjusted in a way that suits the student comfortably. For example, reducing amount of questions asked or simplifying the phrasing of the question so it is easier to understand. It is unfair to special needs students if they do not receive the proper help they need in order to be successful because they do not have the same privileges as regular students. If standardized test can accommodate those with special needs, we can ensure that it does not inhibit their learning but help them …show more content…
For example if a reading test is administered to a 9th grade class, the test results will reveal what areas the students struggle with and what areas they excel in but it would not reveal if a student is struggling in those topics because they’re reading level is below a 9th grade one. That student will not receive the proper help they need. They might be placed into a remedial reading class but teachers will not know the level at which they stand and where they should start. If the test scores could reflect the student’s actual reading level, then teachers will be able to pinpoint exactly what to focus on and better place the student or recommend proper tutors that will work on that student’s specific needs. Teachers will be able to start the student off with reading books on their tested reading level and then work their way up at the student's pace to their appropriate reading level. By doing this, even if the student does not reach their appropriate level, teachers would be able to track if the student’s overall reading level has improved. By taking the time to reconstruct standardized tests in a way that summarizes each student’s score individually instead of as a general score, This may help reduce the percentage of students that return to remedial classes per