Standardized Testing: Who Wins, Who Loses?
Standardized testing has come a long way from what used to be pencil marks on a scantron sheet. Today, the federally funded standardized testing stakes are much higher, with a whole set of planning going into "testing day(s)" and a variety of rules to follow while doing it. There are scrutinizing testing requirements that students have to endure, and unfortunately impacts our youngest minds the most. State testing is a stressful, high-pressure event for students that occurs every year. The ambience that surrounds standardized testing comes with teachers reminding their students to “eat breakfast,” and to “get a good night’s sleep.” Posters or any form of academia on the walls that could be used as a reference are removed during the testing weeks. There is to be no talking in the classroom, and barriers are put up so there is not cheating. "Parents and teachers are tired of academic standards like Common Core ...