Standardized Testing for Measuring Academic Success Analytical Essay by cee-cee

This paper takes a look at the validity of using standardized tests to evaluate students' academic success. The author defines and gives examples of standardized tests and agrees that though there are advantages utilizing the standardized testing system such as the comparison of students' results for use in analyzing the quality of learning, the standardization of curriculum diminishes the volume and standard of education imparted to students. The paper further explains that standard testing results in students memorizing rather than learning, and in other cases, can lead to inequalities in the society where pupils who get less marks in standardized tests feel singled out. The author suggests other methods to evaluate students' performances such as benchmark testing.

Outline:
Definition and Examples of Standardized Tests.
Factual Benefits of Having Standardized Testing System
Drawbacks of Standardized Testing
Correlation Between Standardized Tests' Scores and Student's Acceptance Rate
Other Methods of Measuring Students' Academic Success
Conclusion
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