STANDARDIZED TESTS

WHAT IS IT?

• Tests that are given in the same way
• Made up of different types of questions
• Given by state each year

📝 PROBLEMS📝

DOESN'T SHOW TRUE ABILITY

• Shows what a student can do on one particular day
• Does not show growth over the course of the year
• Students do not understand test fully

TEACH TO THE TEST?

• Pressure on teachers to get good scores
• Too much time preparing for test
• Less time for creativity

PRESSURE

• Good teachers are leaving
• Students feel pressure
• Scores determine placement

My Opinion

I chose this topic because me and my classmates are tired of taking these tests that are just a waste of our time each year and I believe my teachers are probably feeling the same way.