SHOULD WE GET RID OF STANDERDIZED TESTS?

Schools the world over have embraced standardized tests as the only measure of success but are we doing more harm than good by means of this policy? Do your research and form an opinion. When you are ready write an argumentative essay.
Refer to my second blog, The Essay Archive, for sample essays: https://theessayarchive.blogspot.com.tr/  

Familiarize yourself with issue

·         Should we get rid of standardized testing? - Arlo Kempf

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/should-we-get-rid-of-standardized-testing-arlo-kempf?utm_source=TED-Ed+Subscribers&utm_campaign=d590925d5e-2013_09_219_19_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1aaccced48-d590925d5e-49528177&mc_cid=d590925d5e&mc_eid=346d4bbf04

·         Is the use of standardized tests improving education in America https://standardizedtests.procon.org/

Reading material to make notes on:

·         Examining the pros and cons of standardized testing   https://www.thoughtco.com/examining-the-pros-and-cons-of-standardized-testing-3194596

·         15 Reasons why standardized tests are worthless http://www.institute4learning.com/2013/02/28/15-reasons-why-standardized-tests-are-worthless-2/ 

·         5 Reasons getting rid of annual testing is a dumb idea http://educationpost.org/5-reasons-getting-rid-annual-testing-dumb-idea/

·         Pros and cons of standardized testing http://worklife.columbia.edu/files_worklife/public/Pros_and_Cons_of_Standardized_Testing_1.pdf

Videos to take notes from

·         What standardized tests don’t measure  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woVtj8GH678

·         Prepare Our Kids for Life, Not Standardized Tests | Ted Dintersmith | TEDxFargo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvhb9aoyeZs

·         None of the Above - Why Standardized Testing Fails: Bob Sternberg at TEDxOStateU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otlmKZeNi-U

·         What standardized tests should be measuring | Rob Brisk | TEDxColumbus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_rGFfZMJ6Q

http://educationpost.org/5-reasons-getting-rid-annual-testing-dumb-idea/I

s the Use of Standardized Tests Improving Education in America?