Standardized Testing By State

Chances are, you are among the millions of U.S. households with school-age children that have experienced some sort of standardized test.

While each state’s implementation and use of standardized tests has its critics, most educational experts agree that testing is a measure of how well students comprehend and apply knowledge. They also agree that high standards are a worthy goal. So, until someone comes up with a more effective measure of accountability, it looks as though standardized tests are here to stay.