Likewise, the stress that stems from standardized tests can be all for nothing for some students. Gilmore states “The stakes are high when standardized tests determine whether examinees will be admitted to educational programs… or to professions for which they have prepared” (288). Therefore, students are overwhelmed by the weight standardized tests pose over their future. When I took the ACT I felt a lot of pressure for me to excel so that I could get a scholarship for college. After spending hours upon hours of studying, I did not achieve the score I wished to make because of the overall stress of the standardized tests. Many students like me face similar challenges due to the overwhelming stress and pressure put upon them by standardized tests.
In contrast, some people claim that standardized tests are improving student’s education in America. For example, Jonah Edelman states that “Just because a student attends an advantaged school does not mean that he or she is automatically on track for college or career” and standardized test scores can keep students updated on their advancements towards these important things (59). The only major issue with this is that it is extremely …show more content…
Therefore, a change needs to be infiltrated into standardized testing so that students are being tested on material they have previously learned about. This would allow test questions to be more focused and direst so that they do not confuse students. Another way tests can improve education is through eliminating wasted time in standardized tests so that they tests are not too time consuming. Overall, positive changes in standardized testing would benefit students and allow them to be less stressed over these tests. With a goal focused on student’s success and achievement standardized tests like the ACT and SAT can create a major impact on the lives and academic careers of students across
In contrast, some people claim that standardized tests are improving student’s education in America. For example, Jonah Edelman states that “Just because a student attends an advantaged school does not mean that he or she is automatically on track for college or career” and standardized test scores can keep students updated on their advancements towards these important things (59). The only major issue with this is that it is extremely …show more content…
Therefore, a change needs to be infiltrated into standardized testing so that students are being tested on material they have previously learned about. This would allow test questions to be more focused and direst so that they do not confuse students. Another way tests can improve education is through eliminating wasted time in standardized tests so that they tests are not too time consuming. Overall, positive changes in standardized testing would benefit students and allow them to be less stressed over these tests. With a goal focused on student’s success and achievement standardized tests like the ACT and SAT can create a major impact on the lives and academic careers of students across