In defense of testing
In Defense of Testing Diane Ravitchs essay, ¡§In Defense of Testing,¡¨ was originally published in Time magazine September 11,2000. ... Ravitch discusses the importance of standardized testing. ... ¡¨ For all their flaws, standardized testing has also helped a great many students by helping them to get more resources, such as money, learning support, or grants and scholarships. ... Personally, as a student, testing also gives strength, power, and leading me to study hard in order to prepare for the test. Testing let me know what I did wrong and it helps me to improve my study skills. Testing is one of the most important keys for self improvement. ... ¡¨ In brief, testing is very important in our lives and plays a constructive role. ... Without testing how would we know what we have learned or how to assess whether students and teachers are ready to advance in the program or to the next grade? Ravitch ¡¥s conclusion is that testing is absolutely important, but we must have good tests or examinations to show what students and teachers have learned, and which methods are working.