bject to many types of
             human and statistical errors, and therefore do not provide a true
             reflection of the students' abilities. Also, there tends to be
             disagreement as to whether particular tests even measure what they are
             designed to assess. In essence, the results of standardized tests provide
             only one limited perspective on the knowledge and abilities of a student.
             This study concluded that high-stakes decisions should not hinge upon
             the results of one standardized test. Overall, findings indicated that
             standardized tests were unfair. Rayburn (2003) argues that a good test
             evaluates what the students are learning and what has been decided upon as
             relevant. Results from good tests are then used to guide instruction
             practices, with an ultimate focus on the student. This is one of the key
             areas where standardized tests have gone wro
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