Criterion-referenced test

The discussion has been raised many times in regards to the negative impact that standardized testing can have on curriculum design. Some feel that the time, talent, and effort that goes into curriculum design is tainted by standardized test guidelines. This paper points out areas that can be negatively impacted by the over utilization of standardized assessment concepts within the local schools’ curriculum design. Problem to be Investigated What causes standardized testing to negatively…

a student has to pass a standardized test. These test have become a norm within the public school system, but they shouldn’t be. Standardized Testing should be removed from school systems as its no longer useful, harms the students, and can negatively affect schools as well. The purpose of standardized testing is “to make a valid inference about the knowledge and/or skills that a given student possesses in a particular content area” (Why Standardized Tests Don't Measure Educational Quality”…

be enhanced, or an increased number of students encouraged to be placed in special education. When the stakes are held to such a high level and are attached to a person’s reputation or school funding, teachers can often resort to “teaching to the test” which is an ineffective teaching practice and may not be seen as relevant to the students. These teaching strategies can result in students remembering content for a short term and not having a real grasp on the material. With the pressures of…

Standardized tests containing multiple-choice answers fail to expanding higher thinking levels to strengthen the tools of becoming an analytical thinker in an era of necessity for critical thinkers and problem solvers. (No Child Left Behind) An education researcher, Gerald W. Bracy, PhD., acknowledges that standardized tests undermine to produce the attributes of “creativity..., motivation..., persistence, curiosity..., reliability..., self-discipline, leadership..., honesty, integrity” (qtd…

Nearly every student in America has taken a standardized test, considering these exams are required for almost any college admission or for evaluating a child’s proficiency at a particular grade level. However, this method of analyzing a child’s true intelligence poses the question of whether this is truly an accurate way to assess a child’s understanding as well as being an accurate tool for predicting a student’s future success. Standardized testing creates great controversy over its…

Students nationwide take standardized tests which are supposed to measure their competencies compared to other students. Standardized tests feature the same questions for everyone who is taking them. Popular standardized tests in America feature the CRT’s, the SAT’s and the ACT’s. Standardized testing is taking over the grading system when it comes to university acceptance as well as global rankings. Standardized tests are categorized as being of “high-stakes” which presents the idea that their…

As you observe my test scores, you will notice that I have low SAT Scores. The reason for this is that I may have an unidentified disability when it comes to testing. I have anxiety and it is really hard for me to concentrate on standardized tests because my mind wanders a lot too much with a room full of people. I can barely tolerate low sounds in the room like coughing, sneezing, and pages being turned. I am also very slow in timing when it comes to critical reading. I am able to read and…

material. For this reason many teachers have been forced to change their lesson plans to accommodate for the tests. These tests are not necessary and only inflict stress upon the children. My potential thesis statement would be that standardized testing is harmful to students because the students don't get to learn as much as they should, all kids learn at a different pace, and the test is biased. A question my argument will answer is, “What makes standard testing a bad thing?” Each…

be accepted into the college of one’s choosing. Though they are expected among most colleges, these standardized tests are poorly justified and present a defective outcome of a student’s intuition. In general, colleges require students to complete the ACT and SAT, conveniently providing a neutral benchmark for all whom they might accept or decline into their school. However, these tests fail to accurately represent students’ intelligence and consequently provide an inadequate score not…

us back, gradewise, several years. Common core promised a harder curriculum, and raising tests scores. Out of this we have seen no improvement. Our government thought, when compared to other nations, our education system was the lowest in scores. So, in order to fix the education system and bring up test scores they implemented a new educational standard, one that promised a harder curriculum and higher test scores. Now with most of the nation, having implemented the common core standards, are…