Readiness Tests in Elementary School

Background of the problem Morrison (2012) reported in 2007 that less than 50% of first grade children have reached the "Level 1 Readiness Test". According to the Vision Education Department of 2030, this is a test for all first-grade children should learn. This test is intended to provide concrete information on functions and defects in order to take corrective action. The goal is to be learned by 90% of children by 2030.

Differences in performance are usually measured first in elementary schools (through standard tests), in fact studies indicate that the gap between 'preparation for school' has begun before students reach kindergarten. According to one study, about half of the test score among black and white high school students has already been clarified when children go to school. Evidence of this gap can be obtained in various tests at kindergarten entry time including the US Department of Education Infant and Child Infant Study (ECLS-K). The result varies from device to device, but the estimate of the black and white gap is in the range from less than half the standard deviation to slightly above 1 of the standard deviation.

Standard tests of elementary and junior high school students have an adverse effect on education. Continuous testing of students, especially elementary school students, damaged their education. Students learn to take an examination instead of acquiring knowledge. In the standardization test, we assume that all the students are the same and the same teaching materials are taught in the same way. With certain standardization tests, students lose confidence in the educational process. Students learn to take an exam, not sustained knowledge. Some people think they do not need to memorize something in their future career. But keeping knowledge helps keep it leaking as it goes beyond testing methods and strategies. The student's grades will depend on the test scores and the ability to complete the exam quickly. There are many ways to test and succeed without knowing the material.

We need to stop testing, testing, and testing and return from elementary school to teach children how to do things. "Severity" is not measured in the test score, it is measured in proficiency. You need to prove it; it can not be quantified. When a student is most enthusiastic and ready to learn, they need to be fascinated.