Why Are Standardized Tests Important

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How come standardized tests are so important? There are some people that think they are important for learning. There are parents that want there kids to take ST’s only cause they think it will help them learn more.So we are gonna talk about these tests.

The first reason that I think St’s are good is because it helps students understand what they need to know and work on.It says the parents want their kids to take those tests. Again the first reason i think these test’s are good is cause it shows student’s what they need to work on.

The second reason is that these test’s don't measure student ability. Parents want them to be measured on what they know. They don't seem to measure what the kids need help with most

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