Standardized Test

Test (Assessment) adminstered to students over a large geographic (state, federal) area to "ensure" a consistent measurement of school/student success/Failure.

Chief beneficiary: ETS

http://hastac.org/blogs/cathy-davidson/2011/09/02/where-did-standardized-testing-come-anyway

For College Admission: SAT/ACT

Leads to Standardized Teaching, Teaching To The Test


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