We shouldn't rely solely on standardized tests because they don't really capture true potential.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Standardized tests fail to measure a student's true potential.
- In plain terms
- Tests do not show everything a student can do.
- What can you take from it?
- Use multiple methods to assess student ability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What other tools measure potential?
- Why do we rely on tests?
Another view
Tests offer standardized data useful for some comparisons despite limits.
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