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Standardized Tests

Standardized testing is a reality in most learning environments in kindergarten through high school and often college and the professional world. Learn the facts about the variety of tests and their potential impact on your child's life and education. Learn ways to interpret results and support your child to do their best and to develop a healthy attitude towards this cultural reality.

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Types of Standardized Tests

Numerous tests are used in the schools, which can be classified into different types or categories. One way to classify ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
How Standardized Tests Are Used with Infants and Young Children

Types of Standardized Tests Many types of standardized tests are available for use with infants and young children. All ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Misapplication of Test Results

This article discusses the inappropriate use of standardized tests to prevent school entry or the placement of children ...

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Standardized Testing: Frequently Asked Questions

1. What impact does testing have on children? Although testing may be stressful for some students, testing is a ...

Source: U.S. Department of Education
The Limits of Standardized Tests for Diagnosing and Assisting Student Learning

Standardized tests have historically been used as measures of how students compare with each other (norm-referenced) or ...

Source: National Center for Fair and Open Testing
The Dangerous Consequences of High-Stakes Standardized Testing

Tests are called "high-stakes" when they used to make major decisions about a student, such as high school ...

Source: National Center for Fair and Open Testing

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Talking to the Deans About the SATs

Source: Education.com
The "New" SAT: A Better Test or Just a Marketing Ploy?

Source: National Center for Fair and Open Testing
What does Environmental Education do for children?

Source: Education.com
The ACT: Biased, Inaccurate, Coachable, and Misused

Source: National Center for Fair and Open Testing
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities on Standardized Tests

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Using Classroom Assessment to Improve Teaching

Source: The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement
Gender Bias in College Admissions Tests

Source: National Center for Fair and Open Testing
The SAT: Questions and Answers

Source: National Center for Fair and Open Testing
Getting Your Child Ready for Testing

Source: State: Maine Department of Education
Preparing for Standardized Tests

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall

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