Standardized testing is used in the school system as a way to not only assess children's performance but to also see the effectiveness of the curriculum being used. A standardized test is usually multiple choice. There can also be true or false questions on standardized tests. This makes the test process fair and objective. During these tests every student receives the same questions, time limit, and environment. Time limits can vary if someone has a IEP and needs a longer amount of time or someone to read the test for them.
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(Male child sitting at a desk
with his head down, holding a
sign that reads "help" with
books on one side and pencils
on the other side.) |
In this blog, I will discuss how standardized tests are a flaw in the education system. To begin, I believe that standardized tests have unrealistic expectations for children. It is expected that everyone ate breakfast, is having a good day, and is prepared. This is not always the case. If a child wakes up late, does not get breakfast, and then gets yelled at, would they perform well on a test? Probably not. Standardized tests are very stressful for children. Some children work really well under pressure but others just completely choke. Standardized tests are not an effective way to measure a child's intelligence. It also does not give the teachers any feedback on how to help and assist the children in learning. Standardized testing is not an accurate display of what children know. Think of how many children cheat during standardized tests because they know how much it will impact them. Standardized tests do not value diversity within children. Every child gets the same amount of questions and the same exact questions. Testing does not take into account that some children are not proficient in English, the wide variety of cultural backgrounds, or learning styles. Standardized test are not what we need in the education system to predict how children are doing education wise. It is not beneficial or accurate.
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