Standardized Testing: A Controversial Education

Standardize tests are a controversial educational issue among not only teachers and students but parents, and government officials. No one can seem to come to an agreement on if standardize tests help or hinder student learning. To understand the issue, it is important to know exactly what a standardize test is. A standardize test is a test that is broadly administered and has all students answering the same questions. The original idea behind standardize testing was to ensure that every child had a sufficient grasp on the grade level material. Critics argue that they hurt students as it forces teachers to center their teaching around how to excel on the test. But, supporters point out that the tests are the easiest way to ensure each child