There has been a controversy over standardized testing about whether or not they are effective. Standardized tests are made by the state and are given to children as early as second grade. There are many reasons to how they are effective. This includes the diagnostic information given to teachers, borderline issues of the students, and the student’s intellectual growth. By administering standardized tests, the school as well as the teacher will receive diagnostic information regarding what each child is learning in relation to what they are being taught. This helps the teachers know if the student needs remediation. In addition, standardized tests tell the teacher if the curriculum being taught matches the given requirements, or if
