Everyone dreads standardized testing at the end of the year. It's a big source of stress and worry for both teachers and students alike. But while it may not be the most enjoyable time of year, it is basically unavoidable.
These tests are not perfectly indicative of teaching ability or a student's capacity to learn because many students are simply not good test-takers and may not perform up to their ability. However, standardized tests do give as good a proof as any as to whether or not a student is ready to move up a grade level. Even if a student is smarter than what their test scores show, if they cannot pass the minimum score required, they're not ready to advance to a higher grade. For this reason, standardized testing is a proven, necessary method.
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