A common question asked throughout the world is “Are standardized tests a fair assessment and do they really capture the students knowledge on the curriculum?” Well the answer would be no they don’t. On standardized assessments, all students taking the exam answer the same questions under the same conditions and format, usually in multiple-choice format. These tests requires quick answers to exterior questions. They do not measure the ability to think in depth or creatively in any field. Their use encourages a insufficient curriculum, outdated methods of instruction, and detrimental practices such as grade retention and tracking. As i stated in my introduction, there should be an alternative way to be graded for how you're doing in your classes
