Problems with Standardized Testing

Young, Alice

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Problems with Standardized Testing
Evans, J. (2013, November 4). Problems with standardized testing. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Test_Problems_Seven/

This article provides the flaws of standardized testing to include the following and gives a realistic perception on standardized testing. The topic of standardized testing has been the center of controversy for many educators. Although NCLB aim is to hold public schools to high standards of education measured by students test scores, the issues of test scores is that it does not provide for a proper learning experience in general. In addition, with the funding aspects dependent on test scores, the schools focus on agenda and purpose prioritize over education, making it into a business institution. The article offered a simple examination for the problems with standardized testing.