Albert Einstein is believed to have said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”. Each person has a unique set of skills and talents. Some have exceptional mathematical abilities while some do not. Some have exceptional verbal aptitudes while some do not. Some have remarkable athletic potential while some do not. Some have phenomenal musical abilities while some do not. Some have a knack for fine arts while some do not. Indeed, different people have different skills and abilities, but is it right for the authority to conduct a single type of test to assess and measure the potential and progress of each individual?
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According to a study in the October 28, 2005, issue of the peer-reviewed Education Analysis Archives, standardized testing focuses on academic and technical skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and reading comprehension, which are necessary for students (Standardized Tests ProCon.org). The researchers who conduct this study suggest that the questions in the tests allow students to become better readers, analytical problem solvers, and critical thinkers. Moreover, advocates claim that the skills that students develop in taking standardized tests prepare them to succeed in college and the life beyond (Standardized Tests ProCon.org). According to a study by Public Agenda in 1998, “66% of college professors said elementary and high schools expect students to learn too little. By Mar. 2002, after a surge in testing and the passing of NCLB, that figure dropped to 47% in direct support of higher expectations, strengthened standards and better tests” (Standardized Tests ProCon.org). The study says that before standardized tests become mandatory, approximately two-thirds of college professors assume that primary and secondary institutions of learning do not encourage students to exhibit higher-order thinking skills. However, as standardized tests become mandatory, more college professors think that students who graduate from high school after taking several standardized tests are more ready for college life and beyond. Students who take several standardized tests have more refined thinking and testing skills, which can be advantageous when they take job exams in the
In the dawn of the 21st century, …show more content…
According to a study in the October 28, 2005, issue of the peer-reviewed Education Analysis Archives, standardized testing focuses on academic and technical skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, and reading comprehension, which are necessary for students (Standardized Tests ProCon.org). The researchers who conduct this study suggest that the questions in the tests allow students to become better readers, analytical problem solvers, and critical thinkers. Moreover, advocates claim that the skills that students develop in taking standardized tests prepare them to succeed in college and the life beyond (Standardized Tests ProCon.org). According to a study by Public Agenda in 1998, “66% of college professors said elementary and high schools expect students to learn too little. By Mar. 2002, after a surge in testing and the passing of NCLB, that figure dropped to 47% in direct support of higher expectations, strengthened standards and better tests” (Standardized Tests ProCon.org). The study says that before standardized tests become mandatory, approximately two-thirds of college professors assume that primary and secondary institutions of learning do not encourage students to exhibit higher-order thinking skills. However, as standardized tests become mandatory, more college professors think that students who graduate from high school after taking several standardized tests are more ready for college life and beyond. Students who take several standardized tests have more refined thinking and testing skills, which can be advantageous when they take job exams in the