Standardized testing is a controversial practice in the American public school system. Critics contend that standardized tests don’t take creativity or complex problem-solving skills into account, instead focusing solely on rote memorization. They also argue that the tests don’t serve as good predictors of future success and could be unfair to certain disadvantaged groups.
Whether those criticisms have any validity or not, they can lend some insight on the basic knowledge base of future U.S. citizens at a critical point in their education.
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