Standardized tests by definition are tests that are given to a body of students and they answer the same questions or are given questions from a set group. Standardized tests are given once a year in Iowa, typically over the span of a week. All schools are required to give these tests and students are required to take them. This can cause stress for the students and make them feel less than if they don’t score as highly as others.
There are pros to taking standardized tests, they can offer a measurement of the education that has been implicated, helps the school gather information of how well the students are learning, help the teacher evaluate themselves and the students, and help the teacher know if changes need to make regarding their teaching style. These things can be very beneficial for the individual and the district as a whole. The teacher will be able to understand their students better and be able to better themselves and their teaching because of that.
There are also cons to standardized tests, the scores do not predict future success of the student, the tests given can be unfair evaluations of a students success in school, and they do not measure the students growth within school and they only determine how well students are at taking tests. Students can be horrible tests takers and still do extremely well in school, the same goes for their success rate. A student can not be super into school and still go on to be a successful adult in the future. The tests given do not determine the success or failure of the students it is given to.
Do you think these tests should be required?
Do you take them seriously?
Do you think they are necessary?
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I personally think standarized tests can be kind of dumb it is cool to see where you stand as a school with everyones scores combined but in the end you can be a really smart student and do really poorly on these tests. I can see how it would be frusterating to many that do so well in school do poorly on the standarized test and almost feel pointless.
I agree, even if you're an all A's student you could still flunk the test.
I think that standarized should be required because it helps not only you, but the school and teachers know where you are currently. It also helps them adjust the way they teach if they notice that people aren't doing well in a specific topic.
I agree, it helps the teachers and you see where you're at.
Although I don't like standardized tests, I do think they should be required. They are a way for teachers and schools to know if the curriculum is working or if there needs to be any adjustments. I take them seriously because I believe they are going to help with my future. I do think they are necessary because they benefit the school and in the end that benefits us.
I agree, it is helpful for the teachers to see where youre at.
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