I feel that standardized testing does not really measure a child’s ability, but rather I feel that standardized testing can sometimes have a negative effect on a child. I believe a child learns more if they can reflect what they are learning by verbally expressing what they did in school rather than taking tests. There are some children who are not good test takers (I speak from experience here). I feel if children can either verbally tell you what they have learned or find activities that will allow them to explore a topic more thoroughly this is allow them to use the skills they already know as well as learn something new. I do believe that education is important and that it is important for children to obtain the information they learn, however I feel that standardized testing does not measure a student’s ability.
In the country of Nigeria, the schools would monitor and establish the standards in 1820 which measured the length and breadth of the country. The purpose of the test is to determine their achievements and learning. The way the student’s achievement and progress is through school-based tests and public examinations. Most people feel that these tests are unfair and do not really measure a student’s ability. These tests do not recognize the variations of prior knowledge, cultural experiences, language proficiency, cognitive styles and interests.
Source:
Juniad, MI and Muhammad, Nofissatu D. Assessing Nomadic Children’s Learning Achievement: What Tools and Which Strategies? <curriculum.wcape.school/za/resourcefiles/22153409_16
