Arguments Against Standardized Testing

Standardize test are used to measure academic success in the classroom. They have been used historically to measure and compare performance of individual students. There is a constant push for students to excel and improve on standardize exams which leads to unrealistic goals set by administrations. Standardized test are being used to make a considerable amount of decisions about students for example, grade promotion, and high school graduation. Teachers are being forced to teach testing methods and focus on having their students pass the standardized exams which ultimately, takes away from students learning process. In Meredith Broussard article “ Why Schools Poor Schools Can’t Win at Standardized Testing “ she argues that in Philadelphia

For instance, some would argue that standardized testing is important because teachers need to evaluate each child’s progress over time. Additionally they would argue that standardize testing helps schools make decisions about resources, programs, materials etc. that are needed to help student to succeed in the classroom. According, to Marcus Winters (2012) he argues that standardized testing is costly but yet necessary. He states that it is important to put great emphasis upon math and reading test because these are the necessary building blocks needed for success .Too many students lack these basic skills he states. He reiterates that standardize testing helps to improve teacher quality. He believes that an increase of testing scores to evaluate teachers is a step in the right direction. Winter fails to acknowledge that student’s attendance should be factored into the test scores. A child who is absent often is not a reliable measure of what happens in the classroom nor will it show the teacher effectiveness. Furthermore, he fails to acknowledge that poverty and poor performances are linked

Additionally, Gandy states the results of standardized test should be used especially to help children of color and low-income students to receive an equal education in comparison to their white affluent peers. Gandy strongly believes standardized test teaches children to think critically because of standardized test she was gained important critical thinking skills that she has used throughout her life .She ultimately, argues standardized testing has been around for a long time so why is it all of sudden children are emotionally unstable to cope with the test, she goes on to say children are capable of taking the test but adults are not comfortable with what the test may reveal. Standardized test allows teachers to see whether a child is performing at grade level and allows parents to make inform decisions for their children. Standardizing test allows setting goals and achieving