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Standardized tests give us a test that allows to find a average across large groups of students, and compare scores to the average. For example, Hawaii might have a certain average that compares to the national average, and schools in hawaii might have an average that compares to hawaii's overall average.

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students can see what content they should know

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students can see what content they should know

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Tracking student progress is made easier with this style

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Tracking student progress is made easier with this style

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Usually not used efficiently

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Harder and more time consuming to grade and assess, especially with large class sizes

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Harder and more time consuming to grade and assess, especially with large class sizes

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inaccurate gauge of knowledge and comprehension for poor test takers

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inaccurate gauge of knowledge and comprehension for poor test takers

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A way for students to see their growth throughout the school year

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A way for students to see their growth throughout the school year

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Accreditation? Maybe schools get funding this way

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Accreditation? Maybe schools get funding this way

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may be comparable to other schools/states/countries

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This would be hard for the students who are frequently absent or don't do their work; they may get more discouraged

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This would be hard for the students who are frequently absent or don't do their work; they may get more discouraged

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Not one time assessment.  It has a variety of work in the portfolio

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Not one time assessment.  It has a variety of work in the portfolio

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Standardized tests typically do not allow for differentiation

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Does not allow teachers to effective reflect on their own practices

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Does not allow teachers to effective reflect on their own practices

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Portfolio assessments can be tailored to students' needs. They are also a good way of giving students a large chunk of time to progressively build a body of work that builds off of each other.

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many students do not care if it's presented in that way

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some students may not perform well on the test, but still understand the material. 

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some students may not perform well on the test, but still understand the material. 

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Some students may be more traditional and want tests

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Some students may be more traditional and want tests

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Nice way to compare testing scores nationwide and be able to see what areas we need to work on

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Nice way to compare testing scores nationwide and be able to see what areas we need to work on

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Portfolio assessments are a long-term project and can take a bit of planning and engagement with students to complete.

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teachers not teaching students strategies for test taking in order for them to be successful on the test

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teachers not teaching students strategies for test taking in order for them to be successful on the test