By Ericka Miller Standardized tests— students hate taking them, teachers are forced to proctor them, and a plethora of pre-sharpened number two pencils are sacrificed for them. Still, they’re right around the corner so beware and prepare before you’re next in line to stare blankly at your test booklet. Aside from the weeks dedicated to…
By Alexandra Reboredo Florida lawmakers have been searching for ways to improve state testing after last year’s incident regarding servers and general dissatisfaction with the tests. Although they won’t eliminate end-of-course testing, they’ve considered an alternative: students choosing between different kinds of standardized tests instead. The Florida Standards Assessment was implemented to replace the FCAT….
Each year, students across America prepare to take the seemingly life-determining test known as the SAT. Preparing for this tends to be very stressful, time-consuming, and excruciating for any high school teenager to handle; even the thought of taking the SAT is nerve wrecking.