Mc2 U2 r2 Testing in Education

Standardized tests are used for university admission. Paragraph number : ____

Tests can evaluate a country’s performance. Paragraph number : ____

Students from South Korea and Japan often attend cram schools to prepare for university entrance exams.

Pressure to get into university can lead to cheating. Paragraph number: ____

People are questioning whether standardized tests are the best way to determine a child’s educational future.

The South Korean government is trying to decrease the pressure on its students.

Standardized tests are written by classroom teachers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

According to paragraph 2, how are examinations in secondary school used? Circle all that apply.

• To decide if students can get into the national university

• To determine what subjects students can study

• To decide if students will study an academic or more practical curriculum

• To help meet the needs of growing industries

• To give workers more training and skills

Some parents and educators think universities should consider more than the entrance examination. They should consider other factors. reread paragraph 3. Which of the following factors were not listed?

• Students’ activities outside of school, for example, sports and music

• recommendations by their teachers

• Their secondary school grades

• Their work history

According to paragraph 4, both students and teachers have cheated on exams.

• TRUE

• FALSE