n.+Chapter+14+-+What+About+Standardized+Tests?

Regardless of personal philosophies, standardized testing is here to stay. With this in mind, the chapter discusses the importance that should be assigned to this single aspect of the academic year. Using the diagram depicted in chapter 14, we can agree that the tests only measure - and should only measure - a portion of all learning that occurs. I feel this is true especially in Catholic schools, where we bring constant awareness to the underlying spirituality in all disciplines. We can agree that the tests serve as an important assessment tool without becoming the focus of all instuction or accomplishment.