Standardized Testing: A Waste Of Time And Money

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Standardize test is a waste of time and money. Standardize testing really kicked off when George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in 2001. Standardized test originated from China but did not take full effect until George W. Bush signed the NCLB. When it first came out it multiple choice and short answer but later on it came into the open ended question. School should eliminate standardize test.
First,President Ronald Reagan called for the abolition of the U.S. Department of Education as part of his effort to reduce the size and influence of big government. National Education standards overlook individuals and local communities. “For decades there has been controversy surrounding the use of standardized testing in the U.S.

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