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A 7 page research paper that examines the controversy surrounding standardized testing and argues in favor of such tests. The writer shows that while there are many opponents to standardized testing, in reality these tests are the best method that has been devised thus far for giving all students an equal education, primarily by setting standard for accountability. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Behind Act," which mandated that every state must institute annual testing in reading and math for grades three through eight by the school year 2005-2006, with standardized tests for other
subjects and grades being phased in by the 2007-2008 school year (Cool, 2002). A controversy has grown up between those who support standardized testing and those who assert
that standardized tests are biased, discriminate against minority students, and place students under too much pressure. The intention behind this law is not to put added pressure on students, but
rather to make schools accountable for their students performance. Under this law, states have the power to take over schools where students repeatedly test below average when compared to their
same age/same grade counterparts (Cool, 2002). Examination of this issue shows that while there are many opponents to standardized testing, in reality these tests are the best method that has
been devised thus far for giving all students an equal education, primarily by setting standard for accountability. The need for accountability in US schools goes back to 1983, when a
scathing report on the state of public education -- "A National at Risk" -- was first published. While many states devoted more funds towards education and toughened graduation requirements, test
scores continued to decline, which caused politicians to decide that the US required national standards that included measures of accountability (Cool, 2002). According to US Under Secretary of Education
Eugene Hickok, the accountability that has come with the institution of standardized tests will do more "to improve the general level of education in this country than anything else weve
tried" (Cool, 2002, p. 84). In response to the claim of critics that standardized tests put too much pressure on students to perform, John E. Chubb, chief education officer
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