Quiz: Should Schools Ditch Standardized Tests?

Standardized testing means _______________.

• schools use only students' grades to measure their success in school

• all students in a district take the exact same test at the same time

• all students in a district take different tests at the same time

• schools decide to put unnecessary stress on students and teachers

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According to a study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, high scores on standardized tests ___________.

• are an accurate way to measure student performance

• might not indicate that the student knows how to apply knowledge to real-world problems.

• are stressful and unhelpful

• enable schools to identify areas where they might need to improve their curriculum

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What does Carrie believe is the most reliable indication of her performance in classes?

• Her grades

• Standardized test results

• Class-specific tests

• A mix of all the above

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Why does Dylan think class-specific tests are not as useful as standardized tests in measuring student performance?

• They usually contain information that was not learned in class

• They are stressful and unhelpful

• There is too much variation between classes

• All of the above

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Close reading: Which of the following most closely represents Carrie’s opinion about standardized tests?

• Standardized tests accurately reflect what she has achieved during her time at school.

• Standardized tests might be boring and stressful, but they are an objective way to measure how students are performing.

• Standardized tests are stressful and unhelpful, so we should get rid of them.

• Standardized tests usually lead to students feeling positively about themselves and their learning.

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Close reading: Which of the following most accurately represents Dylan’s opinion about standardized tests?

• If you are not sure about the answer on a standardized test, you should always pick “C.”

• Standardized tests might be boring and stressful, but they are an objective way to measure how students are performing.

• Standardized tests are fun.

• Standardized tests will definitely help you get into college.

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Critical thinking: Do you agree with your school’s approach to standardized tests? Why or why not?