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A 'standardized test' is a test that is administered and scored in a consistent,
or "standard", manner. Standardized tests are designed in such a way that the
questions, conditions for administering, scoring procedures, and interpretations
are consistentSylvan Learning glossary, retrieved online,
source no longer available and are administered and scored in a
predetermined, standard manner.Popham, W.J. (1999). Why
standardized tests don’t measure educational quality. Educational Leadership,
56(6), 8–15.
Any test in which the same test is given in the same manner to all test takers
is a standardized test. Standardized tests need not be high-stakes tests, time-
limited tests, or multiple-choice tests. The opposite of a standardized test is
a non-standardized test. Non-standardized testing gives significantly different
tests to different test takers, or gives the same test under significantly
different conditions (e.g., one group is permitted far less time to complete the
test than the next group), or evaluates them differently (e.g., the same answer
is counted right for one student, but wrong for another student).
Standardized tests are perceived as being more fair than non-standardized tests.
The consistency also permits more reliable comparison of outcomes across all
test takers.
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Open Question: Should I go to private school?
I am thinking about going to private school. My friend goes to the one I am considering. It is Regents School of Austin. www.regents-austin.com She said tuition is $7,000. I was also considering Austin Waldorf School but I took tuition into account. 13,000 or 7,000. I want to go to private school for a number of reasons- 1. More rigorous courses- I used to be in Gifted and Talented but my parents took me out of it because I just kept doing projects that didn't matter. I am frequently bored in class except math and social studies. 2. My friend- I have a small circle of friends. 4 close friends and many acquaintances. One of them is leaving and the another is already at Regents. (So right now 3 friends at my school soon to be 2 if I stay) 3. College- Through my research private schools have higher acceptance into private college. 4. Teachers- At my current school teachers sort of just go through the motions. They teach but they don't go in depth enough on what we are learning. 5. People- My friend who is at Regents has a lot of new friends because they are all smart and being smart doesn't get you pushed aside by teachers helping stupid kids or teased about being smart by peers. I have a few concerns. I don't know if my parents can afford it. We can apply for financial aid so that doesn't bother me as much but what does is to even be considered you have to pay $150. I am afraid that if I don't make it then I will have taken away $150 from something else like groceries. If you could tell me what you think about me getting in or not through these few facts. About me- I'm 13 years old. I am going into 8th grade. These past few years I have made all A's but a few B's here and there. High B's. I took the SAT through Duke TIP and always get commended on the state standardized tests. I read a lot online and in books. Sometimes two or three novels a week. I play soccer and used to be in choir. I like hands on learning or class discussions. That's all I could think of for right now. Please answer with your actual opinions on my questions. To recap- Should I go to private school? Any suggestion on another school in Austin TX? Would I have any chance of getting in? Well the only reason I don't know if they can afford it is I don't know how much they make.
Open Question: How to get into top school?
I attend one of the top private high school in the area(sophomore) and I currently have a 4.0 gpa.service hours are mandatory so by the time I graduate I will have almost 100 hours of service.also Im not in any ap or honor classes and Im not in any club and I dont play sports.i dont have time because I train MMA after school do u have any suggestions to increase my chance of getting into a top school like ucla,yale etc. my family is a little above middle class And I didnt take the act but I took a sophomore standardized test and it estimated a 23-27 on my ACT
Open Question: Requirements for top universities?
I attend one of the top private high scols in the area(sophomore) and I currently have a 4.0 gpa.service hours are mandatory so by the time I graduate I will have almost 100 hours of service.also Im not in any ap or honor classes and Im not in any club and I dont play sports.i dont have time because I train MMA after school do u have any suggestions to increase my chance of getting into a top school like ucla,yale etc. my family is a little above middle class And I didnt take the act but I took a sophmore standardized test and it estimated a 23-27 on my ACT
Open Question: What should I do to get in to an ivy league school?
I am 14 years old and in 8th Grade at The Nueva School (a very prestigious PK-8 school in the bay area). Next year I will be attending Woodside Priory School ( a catholic prep school in Silicon Valley). I do very well in school and I am in the top 1/4 of my class (of only gifted students). I also get in the 88th-99th present on standardized tests. I am on student council. I take taekwondo classes 3+ times a week. My parents went to both for masters degrees Stanford and Johns Hopkins and my uncle went to UPenn (undergrad and grad). My whole family really wants me to go to an ivy league school and I want to as well. My parents have money (not a lot, but enough) so paying for activities and preparation classes will not be a problem. I would like to know what activities and classes I should take in high school to improve my chances. I would also like to know what my gpa and test scores need to be as well as what SAT II subject tests I should take ( I am best at math and science and good (but not great) at writing) and what those scores should be. I have been wanting to go to an ivy league school for like forever so I will appreciate all of your serious answers and suggestions. I would also like to know how many school and which schools I should apply to. Note: You may be thinking that eighth grade is to early to be thinking about university but I would really like to get a head start. Thanks! This is the website of my high school so that you can look at the classes and extra curriculars: prioryca.org
Open Question: Are the rumors true or not?
that White students are failing big time in standardized test scores and have to cheat while Asian students are surpassing White people with ease? Guys, how am I trolling? * White students