Standardized Tests Are Not Objective Measures of Anything
When it comes to standardized tests, most people are blinded by science.
Or at least the appearance of science.
Because there is little about these assessments that is scientific, factual or unbiased.
And that has real world implications when it comes to education policy.
First of all, the federal government requires that all public school children take these assessments in 3-8th grade and once in high school. Second, many states require teachers be evaluated by their students’ test scores.
Why?
It seems to come down to three main reasons:
1) Comparability
2) Accountability
3) Objectivity
2) Accountability
3) Objectivity
COMPARABILITY
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