Supporters of standardized testing, such as Herbert J. Walberg, argue that the tests are good for measuring student performance, targeting areas in education that need to be more developed, helping make American students more globally competitive, encouraging learning, and boosting pride in student achievements (“Standardized Tests Effectively Measure Student Achievement”). Overall, those in favor of the tests believe they are effective tools for measuring student achievement in the classroom, and every subject should be tested in order to ensure a more accurate …show more content…
Campbell, a distinguished social scientist (Berliner and Nichols). Standardized testing is an exemplary illustration of this belief. It has been emphasized and glorified at the expense of students and their futures, and in turn, the future of America. In a world so focused on competition, it is important to take a step back and remember that being alive is equally as important as being valedictorian. It is one thing to expect greatness of America’s students, but pushing them to the breaking point is not the way to make them