Standardized

Testing

by: Kaitlyn B
What are
standardized tests?
- Tests administered and scored in a standard
way
- A method of assessment created by the school
or teacher
- Test consisting of a set of questions from a
question bank
- You receive a grade based on how many
questions you got right or wrong
- Can be true or false, short answer, multiple
choice, fill in the blank, etc
- Usually worth 5-40% of your grade
Pros to standardized
tests
- Universal standard so there is no difference
between students
- Easy for teachers, IAs or TAs to mark
- Can be completed easily online
- Easy way to compare students
- Sometimes can pay off if you really know your
stuff
- Can boost your confidence if you know well
- Encourages students to study hard
 Can cause stress
and anxiety 01
Do not value
creativity 02
Do not encourage
improvement 03

Problems with standardized tests pt1

 Artificial testing
environment 04
Limited to no
feedback 05
Reduces richness
of learning 06

Problems with standardized tests pt2

 Disadvantages
with less resources 07
Little incentive to
learn fun things 08
Encourage enhancing
drugs or cheating 09

Problems with standardized tests pt3

 Solutions…
Have tests be worth less so Incorporate social and Teach the test format so

there is less at stake emotional skills surveys students are more familiar
with it.

Use real world examples

Use multiple measures to Do not judge only on
so it tests on important
evaluate students standardized tests
things to know
Thank You!