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scores higher than another on a standardized test, does it really mean they are smarter? Standardized tests are tests where all students are required to take the same test that is then graded in a constant manner. Standardized tests are not an effective measure of student knowledge because: multiple choice questions make it too easy, too much stress is put on schools, and teachers “teach to the test”. Multiple choice questions make standardized tests too easy. They give students a 25% chance of…

Do Standardized Tests Improve or Hinder Education throughout the World? Standardized tests have a very long history back to around 206 BC. It is known by China’s imperial examination. Nowadays, they are widely used in education around the world. They are one of the most frequent methods to check the knowledge of students. However, some people claim that using standardized tests in education system may have a negative effect on students. Nevertheless, standardized tests also have several…

Tarr English 9/2y 23 April 2015 Tests should not be allowed! “Students, parents, and educators know there is much more to a sound education than picking the right answer on a multiple- choice question (Duncan).” Standardized tests are general tests and aren’t meant or allow students to think creatively or deeply about the topic. Although, some believe that tests are an effective way to show students’ knowledge, it is important to understand that in most cases tests are not effective because…

assessments. Students who have been in the country for more than one year must take the same content area test as native speakers (Menken, 2010, p. 122). This poses two problems 1) students are not able to obtain proficiency on these exams because they have not mastered the English language. Therefore, these exams are not a true measure of their ability but of how they measure up to fellow students. 2) The second problem related to requiring ELL students to take content knowledge assessments is…

for high school and or college, there are always requirements that must be obtained before applying or during the application process. Sometimes, this is an essay, interview, or a certain range on a test score. For those who have test anxiety this can be a huge issue. For those who struggle with test anxiety this can be an overwhelming task. I feel that this is where the controversy lies. Colleges are the main component of using standardizes testing to place a student higher or lower on an…

information as possible to determine what is causing Jose not to advance in the subject at the same level as his fellow classmates. The EIP team decides to collect test data from Ms. Flores to analyze results of tests given to Jose. They gather standardized test results not only for Jose, but for the rest of the class. They also collect standardized test results from Jose’s previous years going as far back as the first grade. They also decide to interview Ms. Flores to get more information about…

Welfare applicants should be given a drug test before receiving their welfare money. Evidence has shown that the opportunity of receiving welfare money has been abused in many cases. Many Americans are unhappy because of their tax money being given to people that do not use their money for essentials. A lot of the people that depend on welfare money are not drug users, but a lot are. It is not fair for the people that really are in need and do not spend their money on drugs. If the states…

Standardized Tests The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) has a negative effect on many students. Schools with low testing scores have to be shut down or be watch according to the policy. There should be a new guideline that will evaluate the school and the student’s. Many student’s learns at their own pace under different teaching styles. The policy cannot force the student’s to achieve higher when the student cannot reach that goal. The institution of standardized tests are leaving bad feelings…

when these tests are administered; however, in the African-American community, the stress, frustration and pressure felt by educators is heightened three-fold. Many educators strongly believe these standardized tests are racially biased against minority and lower income students (i.e. African-American, Hispanic).These educators are correct; numerous studies indicate that, although minorities tend to produce lower scores during standardized testing, the results of these standardized tests do not…

Grade Inflation and its Effects At my high school, most of the students in my class were very competitive when it came to grades. Everybody always asking how one another scored on a test and comparing their own grade to the other’s. If someone received a C they usually had one of the lower grades on the test/assignment. However, a C is technically considered average, but in our school high B’s and A’s were far more common. This clearly shows how grade inflation has risen and continues to rise…