standardized testing
Same test everywhere
Standardized testing refers to exams administered and scored in a consistent, predetermined manner across all test-takers, allowing for comparison of results.
These tests typically use multiple-choice or other fixed-format questions and are graded by machine or according to strict rubrics.
Standardized tests are widely used in education to measure student achievement, determine college admissions, and evaluate schools: The district's standardized testing scores improved this year.
Critics argue such tests favor certain demographics and encourage teaching to the test rather than deeper learning.
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