The results of standardized tests are used in a variety of ways which can be very beneficial for schools. Using test scores to evaluate teacher performances is equally important as evaluating student performances because teachers can use the scores to observe what content areas and topics need improvement. Based on the test results, teachers can alter the curriculum in order to improve test scores next time around (Tienken, 2015). Standardized test results reflect not only on students, but reflect on the teachers and school districts as well. Therefore, teachers are motivated to teach and participate in support programs that are designed to improve the overall scores of students.
