Standardized Test Improving Education in America The use of standardized tests became very popular after the No Child Left behind Act (NCLB) was passed in 2001. The NCLB required yearly testing starting in the 3rd grade‚ in all 50 states. US students fell from 18th in the world in math in 2000 to 31st in 2009‚ with a similar drop in science and we haven’t had any changes in reading. One argument is that standardized tests are a fair and measure the ability of students‚ they make sure teachers
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test large numbers of students quickly"(Fletcher 5). Today‚ standardized tests have become the sole measure of not only student success‚ but also the success of the school and teachers. A few years ago‚ in 2001‚ George W. Bush passed the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)‚ which
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Samantha Clanton Instructor Jade Bittle ENG 112-452 23 March 2013 No Child Left Behind? Or all Children Left Behind? Standardized Testing has been a part of education since the mid-1800s. In 2002 the No Child Left behind Act was put into place‚ which requires all 50 states to have mandated annual testing. The use of standardized testing in a school can have harsh effects if the scores are too low. It could lead to students being held back‚ teachers being fired‚ or if it becomes a big issue
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two people and your not better then me. I’d to ask you some questions if we can speak honestly.” Pink’s song Dear Mr. President is an emotionally rich song touching on several social issues including the Iraq war‚ the contraversal No Child Left Behind Act‚ gay rights‚ and the hardships endured by the hard working middle class. Release in December 2006‚ Pink said “This [song] is an open letter to the President of the United States”‚ George W. Bush‚ and “This is one of the most important songs
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One example of a solution to the American Education system is No Child Left Behind. NCLB is a law that provides extra money for poor children that can’t afford school. Because of the Government support schools are required to test more. The government expects good test results‚ and it holds the school accountable for bad test
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Another purpose of standardized testing was to gain a better understanding of how well students were learning and what might be done to enhance their education‚ as well as to determine their college readiness. In 2001‚ the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) was passed under President Bush‚ changing the way standardized testing is used. NCLB’s purpose was to ensure that minority students were being educated on an equal level as all other students and to raise educational standards‚ because
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“The Finland Phenomenon” a name given to Finland’s admired education system. It is listed as the most surprising school system in the world. Its success is intently watched by other countries. The assigned video “Finland’s Education Success” was documented by Tom Burridge of BBC World News America on April 6‚ 2010. Week four Reading Journal for English 101 was a writing assignment asking students if the system could be implemented in the United States. “Finland’s schools score consistently at the
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The most recent federal level reforms in education were No Child Left Behind and the Common Core State Standards. These two reforms were brought to American schools with a long-term plan on how to better our education system. With these plans to do so‚ it faced many critics and controversies with many people throughout America. The first reform‚ No Child Left Behind (NCLB) was brought up by President George W. Bush in 2002. This plan focused primarily on the testing and test participation of students
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advanced levels. All other students will be considered to be performing at the basic level. (Maryland Assessment‚ 2012) The important of cultural diversity in Maryland is on the rise. Attending a school with a diverse student body can help prepare your child for citizenship in a multicultural democracy. As the United States become a more culturally and ethnically diverse nation‚ public schools are becoming more diverse‚ too. According to an article “Cultural Diversity” the article states that “The Census
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Rochester. By Alexis Writing‚ eHow Contributor Learn about the pros and cons of the FCAT. The idea of standardized testing to gauge general knowledge and understanding in grade school students is not new. With the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act‚ which gives states federal funding incentives and punishments if students fail to meet an arbitrary baseline established by the federal government‚ most all states have complied in order to receive their funding by creating comprehensive standardized
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