Standardized tests

Facilities A puddle of saliva covers my book as I wake up to the buzzing of my alarm. Oh no! My head was heavy and waking up was not something I wanted to do, especially when I realized that I fell asleep while I was studying for my chemistry test. I had fifteen minutes to get ready for school. At that point showering was not going to be my priority. I had fifteen minutes to memorize as much information as I possibly could. But I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, in fact, merely impossible. So

Misplaced Government Spending I am proud to say that I live in America, the land of opportunity. I am proud to live in one of the richest countries in the world. I guess you could say that I am a proud American. What other government has a national budget of $2 trillion? People say money can't buy happiness, but I disagree. The reason people say money doesn?t buy happiness is because they are spending it on the wrong things. Of the $2 trillion at the government?s disposal, $355.4 billion is spent

Science proves that no two humans are exactly the same. Even twins, although their genetic codes may be identical, their personal experiences and individual personalities set them apart. This individual uniqueness leads to the common belief that everyone is “special.” David McCullough Jr., an English teacher and son of a Pulitzer Prize winning historian, denounced this belief when speaking to graduating seniors at Wellesley High School in Massachusetts near the end of Spring 2012. His words, “You

Richmond County School District is located in Augusta, Georgia. Augusta, Georgia is the second largest and oldest city in Georgia with a population of about 200,000. The school district includes 56 schools that serves 32, 426 students grades Pre-K through 12. There are 33 Elementary schools, 9 Middle schools, 8 Comprehensive high schools, 4 Magnet schools, 1 Special school and 1 Charter school. The student demographics of Richmond County Public Schools are: 70% African Americans, 22% White, 4% Hispanic

classes that are primarily based around test-taking that benefit the school more than the students. These problems need to be addressed in order to produce more prepared graduates that are actually excited to go to school and learn what they really want to. The American school system is very disturbed by these problems because it compromises the success of the students’ futures. In conclusion, major issues affecting students the most include segregation, test scores, and boredom in the classroom.

to better their academics or take a standardized exit exam to graduate at the earliest. Tests are not overly demanding, none of the tests achieve reviewed in this study present unreasonable expectations for high school graduates. It is perfectly reasonable for states to require students to pass these exams to earn a high school diploma, the questions on these exams reflect material that most students study by early in their high school careers. In math, the tests place a heavier emphasis on pre algebra

were positively associated with standardized test performance among girls but not boys.” “When comparing students in randomly selected classrooms that offered one 10 minute energizer physical activity break daily for twelve weeks with those in classrooms that did not, the energizers group was more active and exhibited a higher frequency of on task behaviors.” “A developmental study examined that when students were assigned to either sit or walk around before a test showed that fourth grade students

that could be applied. One After further analyzation, I found that Kal’s most significant claims were about the “difficulty students face during standardized testing” but also about the way that “modern-day school systems are working to ensure the passing of their students in standardized testing while not preparing their students for higher-level tests such as college entrance and college-level exams.” (Rhetorical Analysis, Gabriela Brooks). When examining symbolism, I tried to look at more than

because sports keeps your kid in shape . They have higher and better test scores in school . Also they ‘have better focus in school . This helps them because they’re doing what they love . Teens and younger children should NOT be restricted from playing sports in school because , they improved their grades and test scores , it keeps them healthy ,they have more focus. Kids should be able to play sports because it improves their test scores and grades . According to The Aspen Institute “ Physical activity

as though the students are more sheltered and are missing out on sports and other social activities. Not only is that but the curriculum looked down upon. However, when a closer look is taken we find that these students tend score higher on standardized tests, excel in college