Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed judges, and worthy opponents,

I stand before you today as the second speaker on behalf of the proposition team to
argue our stance that standardized tests should be discontinued.

a single test cannot sufficiently tell a student's knowledge. Standardized tests

scores are not predictors of future success. Standardized tests can only, at best,
evaluate root knowledge of math, science, and English. The tests do not evaluate
creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, artistic ability, or other knowledge
areas that cannot be judged. Research has repeatedly shown that a student's high
school GPA is a better predictor of college success than standardized test scores
such as the SAT or ACT

Standardized tests cause stress and anxiety for children. People believe that these
standardized tests practically ‘ decide ‘ children’s future. This results in stressed
and pressured children. Research has found that among males, those scoring below
88 on the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) had a suicide attempt rate of 14.
4% while those whose scores were above 106 had a suicide attempt rate of 8. 8%.
In females, the suicide attempt rates for those with WRAT scores below 88 and
above 106 were 18. Being under pressure can eventually alter your thinking during
tests which can ultimately result in low marks. The pressure can break a child’s
mentality to the point where they commit Suicide.

A test score does not indicate college readiness. Example - Resilience and self-
motivation are important factors that aren’t tested
Some of the most important skills for surviving in college are self management
skills , critical thinking skills , self motivation skills etc.

Standardized tests cannot effectively cater to all learning styles. If you are an arts
student taking a standardized test has no use to you whatsoever. Moreover they
cannot test student performance.

Thank you
“ The best way to predict your future is by creating it “
- Abraham Lincoln

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed judges, and worthy opponents,

I stand before you today as the second speaker on behalf of the opposition team to
argue our stance that standardized tests should not be discontinued.

A standardized test is any type of test in which all test takers must address the
same questions or subset of questions from a shared pool. Standardized testing
creates a baseline for measuring student performance among districts, maintains
teacher responsibility, and aids educators while developing their curriculum.

Standardized Tests Are Consistent And Uniform Standardized tests provide a

reliable and objective method to assess student achievement and learning. While
removing all aspects of impartiality is difficult when it comes to scoring tests,
since standardized tests require all test-takers to answer the same set of questions,
it creates a greater degree of consistency and objectivity in the test results.

They Can Motivate Students Students that want to do well on standardized tests
are more motivated to study and learn the course material to get a better grade. For
some students, a standardized test is an effective motivator to get students to learn
better and take school more seriously. Students are well aware of the importance of
high test scores, particularly with respect to the SATs. Lots of students take these
tests seriously and spend significant time preparing so they can do well on them.

All tests require students to prepare to be able to take them and do well.
Standardized tests are no different. They encourage students to study hard, to
develop good study habits that stick and to learn the course material. Ultimately,
all learning is good learning , the underlying aim to encourage learning and see
what progress is made is a positive aspect of education which ought to be
encouraged.
Schools need metrics they can reliably use to evaluate students’ progress and see
whether teachers are successfully implementing the curriculum.And that metric
system is Standardized testing.

Thank you