Standardized Testing

Standardized Testing does not have to be a bland multiple choice test. In fact some standardization is only fair, when high school results often get students into universities. Some might argue that in  fact standardization is ever more crucial in an increasingly globalised world. Quite why the United States has fixated on dreary multiple choice tests can only be explained by one rationale ; cost. But done properly standardized Testing can be a useful tool. Like all tools, it's effectiveness depends on its appropriate use ; use a claw hammer for removing haemorrids instead of banging in nails and the results are likely to be eye-wateringly bad. Standardized Testing could be a useful diagnostic instead of a judgement on individuals or organizations.