Standardized tests are used all throughout the country and as previously mentioned, these tests are recently becoming more popular in the education of younger children. In fact, “a child entering prekindergarten today will take, on average, …show more content…
On the other hand, many people feel as if standardized tests provide an individual with a secure baseline evaluation which can be used for educational purposes. The topic of standardized testing continues to create major controversy and there are many clashing opinions about these tests. This paper explores both the advantages and disadvantages that standardized testing has to offer. Overall, I believe that standardized testing has a negative impact on