What is the primary purpose of standardized tests according to the passage?

• To measure student performance consistently across different regions

• To increase student stress and anxiety

• To focus solely on reading and math

• To replace teacher evaluations

Which of the following is a drawback of standardized testing mentioned in the passage?

• They provide objective grading

• They help in teacher evaluations

• They can negatively impact students' confidence

• They align with curriculum standards

How do standardized tests help in improving education systems, as per the passage?

• By providing valuable data to guide decisions

• By focusing only on reading and math

• By increasing competition among students

• By reducing the need for teacher evaluations

What is a criticism of standardized reading tests mentioned in the passage?

• They reflect students' actual learning accurately

• They focus on random topics for reading comprehension

• They improve reading comprehension across all subjects

• They enhance students' academic knowledge

According to the passage, what shift are schools making in response to the limitations of standardized tests?

• Focusing more on test preparation

• Adopting a content-rich curriculum

• Eliminating standardized tests entirely

• Increasing the number of standardized tests