My opinion on standardized testing changes all the time because I am always hearing other people's views and opinions on it. I have always been that one kid who LOVED EQAO testing and Cassie, something about it always excited me. All of my peers hate these standardized testing, and some of the things they have to say about it definitely persuades me. It is a bit unreasonable and unfair to give the exact same test to all students, no matter what their school level is (Applied, Academic etc.) Therefore, this testing comes extremely easy to some people while to others it's nearly impossible and extremely stress-enducing. I don't believe that aspect of it is fair at all, but I do understand why the School Board does it. These standardized testings are generally to see how a school is doing academically, and it's easier to just give all the students the same test and then make an average result. I am one of the people it comes pretty easy too, which I am thankful for but I do feel badly for the people that struggle with writing these tests.
One complaint I do have is how the Grade 10 Literacy Test is taking up a lot of MSIP time. I have missed four MSIP classes to take up the practice Literacy Test, which is personally a waste of time. I need my MSIP time for other homework and studying, and I believe it should have been optional to go to the library to take up the Literacy Test. Other then that, I believe standardized testing is important because it does show the school board how students are doing academically, and besides the minor issues it is an over all positive thing.
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