Do Standardized Tests Do More Harm Than Good?

Do Standardized Tests Do More Harm Than Good?

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the issue of over testing in US education, presenting data on the number of standardized tests students take and discussing the history and evolution of these tests. It compares US testing practices with those in Finland and South Korea, highlighting differences in frequency and importance. The video concludes by examining the implications of testing on student outcomes and future prospects, questioning whether standardized tests do more harm than good.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the standardized testing approach in Finland differ from that in the US?

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What are some of the pressures faced by South Korean students regarding standardized testing?

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In what ways do critics argue that standardized testing in the US is ineffective?

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