By Aneesh Roy
Today I am going to talk about the positive aspects of tests. Let’s see “What is a Test?” Tests assess our knowledge and skills in various subject areas. We all impatiently wait for our test grades.
Standard pencil and paper tests have many advantages. They are a reliable way of testing a large number of students in their abilities to understand and retain concepts. Tests are increasingly becoming computerized, which is making them an even more efficient method of assessment. Testing students in the traditional way reduces costs, and provides quick and accurate scores. Can you imagine a better way of testing the millions of students in Texas without standardized way like the TAKS! Although my brother frets and fumes about it, TAKS is the most effective way of testing students at a grade level.
Tests that are standardized present a pass/fail result. These results are fair and unbiased. They grade all students, rich or poor, good or bad equally. Tests that pass judgment on a student’s knowledge and subject area content are free of the graders opinion and only check the accuracy of answers. This makes results reliable and a true assessment of every student’s ability.
Do you know what tests make you do? A test is a task of 20 or more questions that you have to finish in a certain amount of time. This is similar to holding a job when you are an adult. In that case your boss assigns you a task to be completed within a deadline. Student who are prepared in school to write tests, are actually getting ready to be successful at a real job. Opponents of tests should remember that a workplace is a series of tests starting with the job interview.
I will conclude by saying that tests are an important part of life and not many things can be substituted to perform their function. If you are good then tests shouldn’t bother you, because you will ace them all.
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