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Item-based, standardized tests have epistemological and social bases.
Their epistemological basis is an assumption that there can be right and wrong answers to the things that matter in a discipline (facts, definitions, numerical answers to problems), and from the sum of these answers we can infer deeper understanding of a topic or discipline. (You must have understood something if you got the right answer?) Right answers are juxtaposed beside 'distractors'—plausible, nearly right answers or mistakes it would be easy to make. The testing game is to sift the right from the (deceptively) wrong.
The social basis of item-based tests is the idea of standardization, or tests which are administered to everyone in the same way for the purposes of comparison measured in terms of comparative success or failure.
Psychometrics is a statistical measurement process that supports generalizations from what is at root survey data. (An item-based test is essentially, a kind of psychological survey, whose purpose is to measure knowledge and understanding.)
Today, some standardized tests, such as PISA and TIMMS aim to evaluate higher order disciplinary skills.
Comment: When are standardized tests at their best? And/or worst?
Make an Update: "Parse" a standardized test. Or describe the implementation of a standardized test in practice. What are its strengths and weaknesses?
Advocates of standardized tests highlight several key advantages. Through standardized tests, schools ensure the teaching of basic skills and knowledge necessary for all students, preparing them for success after graduation. Requiring the fulfillment of the same educational standards through tests ensures fairer education for all students, regardless of socioeconomic factors. When testing is conducted objectively, through computers or unbiased assessors, potential bias in assessing students' knowledge is eliminated. The results of standardized tests can help identify areas where additional training or funding is needed and encourage the exchange of best practices among schools.
Despite these advantages, it is important to note that standardized tests do not always reflect the needs of all students or always align with school curricula. Therefore, it is important to consider other assessment methods in education.
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@Gabrijela Jakovac,
Given the subjective nature of individual teacher and district assessments, standardized tests allow for less probability of subjective bias when scoring responses. To complete exam questions for these types of tests, the time allotment is the same for each student, and the use of multiple-choice or true-false problems increases the chance of neutral and accurate outcomes.
Learners ability is not the same, some are slow learners while some are fast. Each group must be put into consideration,
Standard test is very good for assessing learners ability and what had been taught by the educators
But failure by the learner does not mean the learner is poor or a is not good. The learner can be good in other areas. It is not the true test for all learners
I use select and supply response both types in my papers that I set
Standardized tests are at their best when we test the students and it turns out to be the actual representation of their abilities capabilities and rank.. These tests are considered best when the students are best judged by them and all aspects are kept under consideration. These tests are important in research data analysis and in cases where the position or co relation is to be studied
These tests can be at their worst when the students formative assessment gets affected.. When the standardized test doesn't cater to the individual differences in the students. These tests fail to identify the hidden talents and interests of the students.. All students are judged by one standardized test which is incorrect and unreliable... A test should test well keeping in view the wide range of students and their characteristics...
Still the standardized tests are popular and lead to a uniform paper to all..with sinister ranking system attached to it...
The second cartoon shows that the performance of climbing the tree will be biased at the end the end because others there will climb easily, others with difficulties and others like elephant cannot climb at all. However, to grade the test on the angles of standardization, an elephant which has not climbed will also need to have a grade in order to bring a logical balance in the test and the class. This stipulates that standardization has both weaknesses and strengths especially on the point of bringing balance to the underserving.
Really true...
Really true...
Standardized tests can be considered at their best and worst depending on different contexts. We can say that they can be at their best when they provide an efficient and consistent way to assess and compare student performance. Also when they offer an objective evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in specific subjects. I believe they can be valuable for research and data analysis purposes which will help the researchers use the data to identify patterns, and correlations.
On the other side, we can say that the can be at their worst when they have narrow focus like when its main objective is prioritizing certain subjects or skills which will lead to a narrowed curriculum. Another point is when educators teach to the test, due to the pressure of high-stakes testing.
@Sawsan Hadad Standardized tests are considered to be at their best when they fulfill certain criteria and serve specific purposes effectively. Standardized tests are designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and understanding of students in a consistent and objective manner. When these tests accurately assess what students have learned, they can provide valuable information about individual student performance and help identify areas where improvement is needed.
Standardized tests often have a narrow focus on specific content areas and may not fully capture the breadth of knowledge and skills that students possess. This narrow focus can lead to a reduction in instructional time dedicated to subjects not covered on the test, such as art, music, physical education, or critical thinking skills.
Standardized tests can be useful when we want to test knowledge of subject material and assis a teacher to give numerical evidence of students assessment.. However they are not so good as far as higher order thinking skills are concerned.. A standardized test can't measure without flaws.. They sometimes only judge memory and not true intelligence
Standardized tests can be useful when we want to test knowledge of subject material and assis a teacher to give numerical evidence of students assessment.. However they are not so good as far as higher order thinking skills are concerned.. A standardized test can't measure without flaws.. They sometimes only judge memory and not true intelligence
@ Syed Rubena The teacher is the epicenter to see which test items and materials to test in order to measure the evidence that students really understood the concept in class. However, when standardization has been introduced in the picture as a tool for measurement, it must be registered that it cannot measure without problems or flaws. The are problems when it comes to balance the performance between those who scored and those that did not do as such.