Standardized Tests

S Sorriest type of assessment T Two answers always sound right; one is author’s idea of more right. A Assumes we have identical life experiences, exposed to same words N No one likes them- not the students, teachers or parents D Do not guess, but what to do when you have no idea whatsoever? A Assumes students have computer skills and typing skills. R Ridiculously limited as to what they are measuring D Depressing to students who do not test well or have test anxiety I I believe portfolios are a better indicator of student accomplishment Z Zany questions never asked in real life, strange vocabulary also E Excellent grade for ten students per school, demoralizing to the others D Depressing to the student who gets a low score. T Teachers threatened by their students’ test scores, tied to evaluations. E Every parent needs to say “No, thank you." S Students are over-tested before the real test. T Teachers cringe when they see their students’ test results S Students feel badly when they get a low score