Article Standardized tests lack creativity and critical thinking -Standardized can only measure a small portion of the goals of education -There is a statistical connection between high standardized test achievers and shallow thinking. Article made strong arguments against standardized testing because tests do not test “achievement.” Harris, Phillip, Joan Harris, and Bruce M. Smith. "Standardized Tests Do Not Effectively Measure Student Achievement." Standardized Testing. Ed. Dedria Bryfonski. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Chapter 3: The Tests Don't Measure Achievement Adequately." The Myths of Standardized Tests: Why They Don't Tell You What You Think They Do. 2011. 33-45.Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Feb. 2016. Article -Standardized testing has taken over public education. -Standardized testing is taking away teachers’ ability to teach; getting students ready for the test. -Standardized testing has not improved education. This source reveals the problems with standardized testing, such as teachers focusing more and more on testing. U Williams, Mary Elizabeth. "Standardized Testing Is Harming Student Learning." School Reform. Ed. Noël Merino. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Testing Is Killing Learning." 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 28 Feb. 2016. Current Event Supporting Standardized Tests 1) A good assessment tool 2) Way to assess information that the child was learning Opposed to Standardized Testing 1) Takes up too much classroom time 2) Too many tests 3) Takes 2-4 months for results in some districts 4) Teachers evaluate the testing Students spend about 20 to 25 hours a school year taking standardized tests, according to a study of nation’s 66 largest school districts that was released Saturday by the council of great city schools. Testing amounts to 2.3 percent of classroom time for average 8th grader and between pre-K and 12th grade, students take about 112 standardized exams, according to the council report. Lederman, Josh. Wants To Limit Class Time Devoted To Standardized Tests." Huffington Post. Huffington Post, 24 Oct. 2015. Web.
10th Amendment “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” The Constitution does not give the National Government the right to deal with Education. Education issues should be left for the states. 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Types of Evidence Supportive Significance-Relevance to your topic Citation (use source as you go) Federalism- One of the Principles of the Constitution. Federalism states that the National Government has certain Powers and the States have certain Powers. Standardized Testing should be an issue that the States decide, not the National Government The United States Constitution Article -Standardized testing is taking up too much time in the classroom. -Standardized testing is adding too much stress to teachers and students. -Poor performance on standardized tests has had a negative impact on many school Myers, Virginia. "Disappearing Act: End the Testing Fixation Before It Erases More Meaningful Education." American Teacher 12 (2013). Rpt. in School Reform. Ed. Noël Merino. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 Mar. 2016.
Part V: Opposing Evidence Types of evidence could include the following: (At least 5 Pieces of Evidence Required) (At least 2-3) Statistics #’s (studies, polls/surveys, graphs and research results) (At 1) Current events (At least 2) Constitutional Connections (5 Basic Principles, Amendments, Bill of Rights) (Optional) Court Case relating to topic (Optional) Previous, existing, and/or pending Legislation (Laws) Types of Evidence Supportive Significance-Relevant to your topic Citation (use EasyBib--add source as you go) Article -Students prepare for standardized testing. -It makes students aware of how they compare to other students. -Standardized tests keep teachers accountable -Shows the positive aspects of standardized testing -Supports the use of standardized testing in schools Walberg, Herbert J. "Standardized Tests Effectively Measure Student Achievement." Standardized Testing. Ed. Dedria Bryfonski. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. At Issue. Rpt. from "Stop the War Against Standardized Tests." Defining Ideas: A Hoover Institution Journal (20 May 2011). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 28 Feb. 2016. Article 1 Standardized assess students based on a similar set of questions. teacher grading assessments can vary from the teacher's grading habits. When students take standardized exams a much clear view of academic mastery emerges. 2 The very objective of This source explains that standardized tests are a better way to measure student achievement because teachers can differ drastically with their grading techniques. "The Thomas B. Fordham Institute." Bless the Tests: Three Reasons for Standardized Testing. Web. 28 Feb. 2016.
sat scores into account -At most high schools, students have the option to take one or more of these specialized tests after spending a year or two in an intensive class about the material. Part VI: Supportive Arguments—Cite your sources (Group work) What are the three main reasons/arguments that SUPPORT your topic AND choose the TWO best pieces of evidence to support those reasons/arguments? Main Argument:__ Standardized testing is bad because standardized lack creativity and critical thinking skills. _____________________________