Standardized Tests

Standardized Tests Face a Crisis Over Standards

Standardized tests are constantly becoming increasingly important. For example, the SAT is a major symbol of intelligence that is a major deciding factor to colleges. Not only is the SAT necessary to get into most colleges, but also multiple subject tests. Similar tests are also necessary for teacher licensing and similar jobs. But there is a flaw, these tests can result in errors when be corrected or even made. This causes false information to be sent out which results in people losing opportunities. Now some tests are being made easier just because it is cheaper and easier to correct, but so much relies on the scores of these tests, so is it really beneficial?

A century ago, most people did not even attend college. Therefore, standardized or introductory tests were not even necessary. minority groups and women were also unable to attend college. these tests that today are such a huge factor in determining our "worth" were not even used a century ago. People were judged upon their color, sex, and the skill they posessed. Women did not even begin attending college until the 1920s. What was determined about a person changed from looking at their sex and color to their ability to take a standardized test.