Goals
Standardized tests are made to be ____ to all.
Fair
Why do colleges like standardized tests so much?
Who are starndardized tests created for?
Standard People
What year was the first standardized test administered across the U.S.?
1901
What candy has shown improvement in scores from recent studies?
Peppermints
What is the main goal of stadardized tests?
Places a student on a academic scale.
Who do standardized tests hold accountable?
Teachers and Students
Standardized tests can negatively affect a student's ______.
Confidence
What year were college entrance exams proposed?
1890
How long do standardized tests take?
Around 3-4 hours.
Standardized tests are an easy aid for _______ admissions.
College
How are standardized tests graded?
Standardized testing negatively affects _____ schools' fundings.
Public
What year had the highest average ACT score?
2007 with an average composite score of 21.
Math Scores
What are standardized test supposed to test?
A student's academic performanc in comparison to everyone else.
What do standardized tests measure in a school?
The school's academic progress.
What do standardized tests not accurately express?
Students' true academic capabilities.
When did the No Child Left Behind Act come about?
2001
Are proctors allowed to read questions off of standardized tests?
No, in fact, they could lose their teaching license.
Standardized tests are supposed to tell you what about a school?
What does standardized testing pinpoint?
Areas in need of academic growth.
What does standardized testing tell you about your future?
Nothing, standardized tests do not tell you how you will perform in the future.
When were the earliest forms of standardized tests dated and where?
7th century in China.
Are standardized tests more common in urban schools or suburban schools?
Urban Schools