Standardized Testing Argumentative Analysis

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This chapter opens our eyes to the reality that students and educators have to face when it comes to standardized tests. After the No child left behind law, we have seen a tremendous increase of standardized testing across the nation. The government believes that students’ learning should be assessed yearly with the use of high-stake tests such as STARRS in the state of Texas. Furthermore, in order to obtain a better insight into the implications that standardized tests have, we must disclose the pros and cons of this practice. I personally believe that tests can be very helpful when it comes to improving our education. For example, results can be used to determine whether the current teaching approaches and practices have been successful

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