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real idea about how schools are In the inner cities, and also how poor test scores are and how horribly we rank as a nation regarding school. Also, the method of “Tracking” which prior to this documentary I have never heard before, nor have I heard from the track being scores of obedience and appearance of neatness? What does that even mean? It also goes into how it’s nearly impossible to fire any teacher because of poor test scores from their students, which I think is really unfair. At any…

flawed and sometimes inaccurate tests. This has also brought larger issues to the public’s attention. I am opposed to schools using standardized tests because of government interference and the tests being rigid and inflexible. The most obvious issues of standardized testing in America can be attributed to two government acts: Race to the Top and No Child Left Behind. Passed in 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act holds schools accountable through yearly math and reading tests. If schools were to…

While the CCSS pushes for uniformity in an attempt to make test scores easily comparable across regions, the real result is a more intricate and ambiguous education system where students are pushed harder and harder just to meet test goals. Many parents exhibit growing concerns regarding the work their child is being taught to do for these tests, citing it as extraneous or unnecessary. In an article for educating parents on assisting their child in homework…

work on papers and take multiple tests throughout the year, or, to take a major test that applies for more than all of your average grades combined? A test that covers everything over a 36 week period is obviously going to be harder and more stressful than a test that covers curriculum that a student has just retained. Should we really be putting this kind of pressure on high school students? Myself, having already taken 3 of the 5 necessary STAAR tests in order to graduate high…

Some schools that use Standardized tests have been closed or fired their teachers. They are doing that because they are having either too many failing students or the teachers aren't teaching their students. Schools do not need to close down, but the teachers do need to get fired and replaced with a teacher that does their job. Low scores on the tests can also lead to a student not progressing to the next grade level if they fail. If the student fails, the teacher fails at her job. The teacher…

High schools with 400 to 900 students tend to have more student academic success than the larger schools that house over 900 students (Irmsher, 1997). Also High schools with 400 to 900 students have lower dropout rates and a higher participation rate in extracurricular activities (Irmsher, 1997; Gewertz, 2001). Sampson and Marshall (2008) found the success of the small schools in their study was due to the strong relationships between the school board, community members, teachers, students, and…

should be abolished. Many officials debate whether we can remove these tests completely. While some experts urge the SAT and ACT as necessary requirements, they can remove to increase academic performance. Because these tests require extensive preparation, college admissions are a hectic process. Since, a student’s future disappears from college reality we should consider alternative results. Both the ACT and SAT tests pose a wide variety of academic issues. While, these should…

bubbling answers for extensive hours. Standardized testing is an identical nation or statewide test given to students to assess knowledge and ability. Some tests that are handed out to assess the capability of students are the SATs and ACTs. Those two tests are dispersed to see how capable the test takers are for college and other after high school education. Speaking of how important the scores of the test are on a person’s life, standardized testing promotes anxiety and cheating. While…

article, “Standardized Tests: Purpose is the Point,” was written by W. James Popham, a graduate school professor at the University of California in Los Angeles. In his article, Popham described the current prevailing issues concerning standardized tests. He explained that the reason why these tests are controversial is that they are oftentimes used incorrectly and for the wrong motives. According to Popham’s article, there are three primary purposes of tests: (1) comparisons among test takers,…

“The USADA bans sprinter Justin Gatlin for eight years after he tests positive for banned substances a second time. Gatlin is also forced to forfeit his 100-meter world record.” He had used performance-enhancing drugs. Student-athletes that start doing drugs at a young age, and get counseling, have a good chance of not becoming involved again. The athletes that are already getting help will not have to be worried about their teammates pressuring them to start using drugs again. There should be…