COMPREHENSION TO TED TALK VIDEO STANDARDIZED TEST

When and where were the first standardized tests administered?

• During the Roman Empire

• Over 2,000 years ago in China during the Han dynasty

• In ancient Greece

• In France during the Renaissance

What was the purpose of the standardized tests during the Han dynasty in China?

• To evaluate athletic skills

• To determine aptitude for government positions

• To measure artistic abilities

• To assess musical talents

What subjects were included in the standardized tests during the Han dynasty?

• Philosophy, farming, and military tactics

• Engineering, architecture, and mathematics

• Literature, music, and dance

• Medicine, astronomy, and commerce

How are standardized tests used today?

• Only for evaluating students in schools

• To measure language proficiency of diplomats

• Exclusively for assessing physical abilities

• Solely for comparing firefighters' skills

What does it mean if a test taker is in the 70th percentile?

• 70% of test takers scored below them

• 70% of test takers scored above them

• They scored 70% on the test

• They are in the top 70% of test takers

Why might students with test anxiety perform poorly on standardized tests?

• They lack knowledge of the subject matter

• They struggle with reading and writing skills

• They experience nervousness that affects their performance

• They are unfamiliar with cultural references

What is the main point that the video is making about standardized tests?

• Standardized tests are perfect tools for measuring all skills

• Standardized tests are completely unreliable and should be abolished

• The effectiveness of standardized tests depends on their design and purpose

• Standardized tests are the only way to measure abstract characteristics