Against Standardized Testing

Raffaele Baccala Miss Mierzwa English 2 Honors April 7, 2024 The Boulder Left Unrolled in the Education System Despite the numerous opportunities American students are given today, many of their dreams can be derailed by one test and a bad day. These tests include the SAT, ACT, AP tests, and more, which are largely known as standardized tests. Most people have taken or at least heard of such tests, and usually view them negatively. Over the years, it has been proven numerous times that these exams are no longer important or reputable. Standardized testing should no longer be deemed necessary for American scholarly institutions because it evokes stress that can alter the results, poses an unfair advantage for some students, and the skills it …show more content…
According to the American Federation of Teachers, there are about 7,000 high-poverty schools identified as low-performing (Kahlenberg 1). Kids in these public schools are considered low performing, while rich private schools can prepare their students very well for standardized tests. Simply where a student lives and learns can determine their testing scores. This is also why standardized testing is unfair and should be ignored. The last reason the education system should outlaw standardized testing is because they test for unnecessary qualities. Most tests, such as the SAT, test for English, math, reading, and science. These topics are core classes in most curriculums and most students have studied material like this before. However, depending on what career a student wants to pursue, most of these qualities could be reserved skills. Many remote jobs over the computer allow for easy language translation and websites can be used to make graphs and calculate math problems. According to an Indeed editorial written by employers, the top skills managers are looking for in interviews are communication skills, leadership, teamwork, interpersonal (ability to work well with others) skills, and more that the SAT and ACT do not mention (Top 11 …show more content…
To conclude, there should be no more standardized tests because they pose certain unfair advantages and disadvantages, evoke stress that can alter results, and test outdated knowledge and skills. Every year, more and more students are being taken advantage of while the College Board, the company responsible for most standardized tests, assumes the profit. Standardized testing was developed in the 1800’s (ProCon). This means that these tests have been around since Civil War Time. The United States has experienced several changes in multiple aspects, yet we continue to take these tests. These assessments are not good for the benefit or health of young students and continue to bring turmoil to these young futures. More and more people are affected every year, and the time to bring an end to these tests is now. Source: "A Student's Perspective on Test Anxiety." Testanx, edited by Hilary Phan, smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/testanx.pdf. Accessed 5 Apr. 2024 Ark, Tom Vander. What's the Right High School Size and

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