Sondra Haywood11/21/13English Period 3Research PaperThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Standardized TestingEach year, the average American student attending public school is required to prepare for standardized tests even if this is the case. not necessarily beneficial to his education. Standardized testing has become a priority in modern schools across the United States, leading to a monumental increase in the amount of time a student spends preparing for a test. By one estimate, students would have to study a staggering 60 to 110 hours per year in order to score decently, meaning a C average or higher, on standardized tests. Not only do standardized tests generate a large amount of unnecessary work to assess the apparent intelligence of the student body, they also come at a high cost. "Including the cost of lost instructional time (at $6.15 per hour, the equivalent of the per-student cost of adding an hour to the school day), the estimated annual cost of testing per student ranged between $700 and more than $1,000 per student in multiple grades who participated in standardized testing.” (Strauss). education in America because they do not allow young American students to reach their full potential Even though standardized tests often diminish the potential abilities of students around the world, it improves the education system in certain areas. example, a standardized test can provide a reliable and consistent means of education for students attending disadvantaged schools. This means that young American students attending schools that would normally fall below the educational standards mark. lags... middle of paper... very badly. Standardized testing has done more harm than good in many ways, including diminishing opportunity, lowering the standards of schools across the country, and creating a dull perception of knowledge. Although standardized testing can, in some cases, improve school education, it would be better if standardized testing were eliminated. Stopping the use of such rigorous, prioritized testing will foster a healthy sense of opportunity among low- and high-income students, raise the bar for schools' standards, and provide a creative educational environment in which students strive to learn. The thirst for knowledge is crucial for today's world as it serves as a source of inspiration to make the world a better place. Using standardized tests diminishes the chances of creating a better education for today's students..