STANDARDIZED TESTING §

Description §

Standardized testing refers to tests administered to students in public schools to assess educational performance and outcomes.

Related Concepts §

• NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT — The No Child Left Behind Act expanded the use of standardized testing as a mechanism for accountability in schools
• 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR — Financial spending on standardized tests was nearly $1.1 billion during the 2007-2008 school year