Do Standardized Tests Do More Harm Than Good? | Origin of Everything

Do standardized test help or harm students? And is the United States actually over testing students when compared with other nations? In this episode of Origin of Everything, we ask the big question about why do some American students take an average of 112 standardized tests between Kindergarten and Grade 12?

About the Author: Terry Kawi is a middle school ELA teacher and instructional coach in the Bay Area, and has created these support materials. She holds a bachelor of art’s degree in history from UC Davis and master’s degree in teaching secondary English from USC. As a ninth-year teacher, she prioritizes community, critical literacy, and student-centered learning.