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I agree standardized tests are still relevant for a few reasons. Firstly, they provide a way to measure student progress and understanding of certain subjects in a consistent manner. This helps teachers and schools to evaluate areas of strength and weakness in their curriculum, and to identify areas where additional support may be necessary. Additionally, standardized tests can be used to compare a student's performance to that of others in their age group or grade level, which can be helpful for identifying strengths and weaknesses relative to their peers. Finally, some standardized tests (such as college entrance exams) are used as a measure of academic readiness for certain programs or courses of study. Overall, while standardized tests aren't perfect, they can be a useful tool for educators and policymakers alike.

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I agree by using standardized test could measure students’ achievements. This is because it is fair for all students since they will be answering the same questions. It is also easy for teachers to evaluate the students’ knowledge on the content taught in the classroom.

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I agree that standardized exam is still relevant to measure student's ability and performance. This is due to its fairness, allowing students to take it under equal condition without being determined by the difference of questions made by school or district.

Other than that, standardized exam creates a universal standard that can help in comparing students from very different backgrounds because they took the exact same test.

Lastly, standardized exam opens the opportunity for students from under-performing schools to prove that they have mastered the lessons despite their circumstances.

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Using standardized tests to assess student performance is still relevant in Malaysia's educational system. It is easier to evaluate and rank students when they are measured against a universal standard. Plus, standardized tests are objective. The tests are either scored by computers or by educators who do not know the student personally. As a result, students' results are valid and free of bias.

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I agree that standardized tests can be used to gauge students' progress at any level of education because they include and are based on what students have learned in class for the entire year or semester. This allows teachers to distinguish which students have given their all and done their best and which pupils have not. Next, I believe that this system is still relevant in our society because it is the only accurate means for teachers to evaluate their students' academic success.

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Standardized tests play a vital role in measuring student comprehension and assessing academic progress. By providing an objective evaluation, serving as a benchmark for comparison, and ensuring accountability, these tests contribute to the overall quality of education. However, it is essential to acknowledge the limitations and criticisms surrounding standardized testing, including concerns about the emphasis on memorization and the potential impact on student well-being. To obtain a comprehensive understanding of students' comprehension, it is crucial to supplement standardized tests with other assessment methods that incorporate critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative skills.

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I agree that standardized test can be used as a tool to measure students' achievement in any level of education because it consists of and based on what students have learned in the class for the whole year or semester. From this, teacher can differentiate which students have done their best and put all their efforts and which students is not. Next, I think that this system still relevant in our country since this is the only accurate way for the teachers to assess their students' performances in the academic fields. Besides, this test also can be a motivator for the students to learn and perform their very best throughout the learning progress because they know that they will face a big upcoming challenge at the end.

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For me, I do agree that the using of standardized tests to measure student achievement is still valid and relevant in the Malaysian education system because it can show student performance and progress over time. When students fail to meet some of the goals or targets set by their teachers, they will make every effort to succeed in a another examination. Furthermore, it can be an incentive for educators to teach well by developing and implementing new techniques and teaching methods in the classroom to help their students.

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In my opinion, the standardised test used to assess students' academic achievement in Malaysia is still valid. This is because, as we all know, standardized tests like SPM adhere to the standards that have been established. All of the standards established are relevant and very appropriate for assessing a student's mastery and understanding of a subject or learning. Before being used in the examination hall, the questions on this standardized test have gone through several important processes to ensure that students can reflect their true ability, understanding, and mastery. This standardised test also contains a variety of questions at various levels to assess their abilities. As a result, standardized tests are still useful.

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In my opinion, the use of standardised exams by educational institutions to assess student achievement is up for debate. Standardised assessments, however, have historically had a significant influence on the educational systems of many nations, including Malaysia. They are commonly used to review and guide educational policy as well as evaluate student progress, district performance, and other factors. It is important to remember that educational practises and regulations are subject to change over time. Finally, despite its limitations, standardised testing is still important in Malaysia since it is relevant to all the students, reliable, and has additional benefits that exceed them.

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For me, I agree with standardized tests to measure student achievement. We can determine the areas where a student or group of students excels or needs more assistance. This information can be used to enhance teaching and learning. Usually for important exams such as SPM, the questions for the test already follow the guidelines; difficulty index and discrimination index which are fair for all the students. So, the test is valid and reliable to measure the level of students' achievement.

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It is debatable whether or not any educational institution should utilise standardised tests to determine student achievement. However, standardised tests have traditionally had a big impact on the educational systems of many countries, including Malaysia. They are frequently used to assess student achievement, assess district performance, and judge
as well as direct educational policy. It is important to keep in mind that educational practises and policies may change over time. Finally, standardised testing is still significant in Malaysia due to a number of aspects that outweigh the disadvantages, such as accessibility for all students, dependability, and others.

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Based on what I've read, one of the best sides of standardized testing is comparisons and benchmarks. Standardized tests allow comparisons between students, schools and districts. They provide valuable data for benchmarking performance and identifying areas of improvement, which can be useful for educational policymaking and resource allocation.

But it has a limited scope. Standardized tests typically assess a limited range of subjects, such as math and language proficiency, while ignoring other important areas such as the arts, social sciences and vocational skills. This can result in an unbalanced curriculum and underestimate diverse talents and interests. Then, teaching to the test: An emphasis on standardized tests can lead to a "teaching to the test" approach, where teachers focus primarily on exam-specific content and strategies. This may narrow the curriculum and discourage innovative teaching methods. So it has advantages and there are also challenges that we need to look into.

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Any educational system's use of standardized examinations to gauge student success is open to discussion. Standardized assessments, however, have historically played a significant role in the education systems of many nations, including Malaysia. They are often employed to judge school and district performance, evaluate student achievement, and guide educational policy. It is crucial to remember that educational practices and policies might alter throughout time. Finally, for me, i agree standardized test still relevant in Malaysia on factors many benefits compare to drawbacks such as inclusive for all, reliability and so on.

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TASNIM RAHMI BINTI MOHD RASHDAN (2110462)

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I do agree that standardized tests are still relevant. For starters, how would people measure the success of students if the tests are different? In my opinion, it would be unfair to students with harder tests. "Life is not easy" is a tagline we should use. No students should get any special treatment by these unstandardised tests. Not standardizing tests will lead to lifelong effects on the recipients; harder to apply to their chosen universities, the quality of higher education and lastly affecting their job application. Standardization of tests is vital in ensuring students in receiving quality and equal education for all.

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From my reading, i agree that standardized tests still relevant in Malaysia education system to measure student achievement due to several reasons. Firstly, they provide an objective and uniform measurement of knowledge and skills across a wide range of students, schools, and regions. By using a consistent assessment format, standardized tests offer a fair and equitable means of comparing students' abilities, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and pinpointing areas for improvement. Secondly, these tests help establish a standardized benchmark for educational institutions, enabling them to assess their effectiveness in imparting knowledge and adjusting their teaching methodologies accordingly. Lastly, these tests can contribute to accountability and transparency in the education system by providing a clear and measurable indicator of student performance, which can be used to hold schools and educators accountable for their responsibilities in shaping student outcomes.

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I am not a fan of examinations. Thus, I would rule out the fact that standardization of exams is relevant. However, I can't agree more that this is possibly the best way to test students despite the fact that everyone has different IQ level, which means testing everyone with the same questions and time are not relevant. Some could be good in memorizing which end with good results while some others don't. Everyone is of different levels and standardization in terms of difficulty of questions is not fair, at least that's what I think. But to be logical, we cannot level each of them and differentiate their questions too. Thus, in conclusion, I would have to admit that standardization of examinations is the best option despite a huge hiccup in this system.

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In Malaysia, standardised assessments were seen to be important. One reason they remain relevant is that they provide a standardised and objective measure of students' academic ability and knowledge across the country. This enables universities and companies to make informed decisions about admissions and job placements by allowing for the fair and consistent evaluation of students from various schools and areas. Standardised examinations assist to guarantee that all students are on an equal playing field and give a consistent benchmark for measuring their academic readiness and ability.

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I agree that standardized tests can be used to measure student achievement in Malaysia education system because it can demonstrate student improvement by taking the same tests over time. In addition, student test scores can also be easily compared to each other to show changes in their academic progress. Next, it also can help a school system compare students from varied backgrounds because all the students took the same test. Thus, it becomes easier to evaluate and score individuals when they are measured against a common standard. Lastly, standardized testing can identify learning gaps in students. This helps teachers focus on students who need more attention, in hopes of getting all students to meet basic proficiency levels and achieve basic skills. It can also guide curriculum choices and give structure for what needs to be taught.

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Hello all. To begin, I advocate using standardized examinations to measure students' achievement. This might be due to the traditional method that is still in our education system; paper and pen exams are always the first options for teachers to determine their students' comprehension levels. In addition, the standardized exams are firm in a question format and proofread by experts to ensure the questions are relevant for testing. I solely reject the idea that standardized exams are irrelevant due to their limitation in enhancing creativity, we are all humans with different capacities, and we need a set of instruments that can measure us equally.

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Do you agree of the using standardized tests to measure student achievement in Malaysia education system is still relevant ? Please state your reason.