ProCon.org
Pro Con: Standardized Tests
Website offers detailed information on the debate over standardized tests. Pros and cons, background information, video, and related links for students to explore the controversy.
US Department of Education
National Center for Educational Statistics: Naep Questions Tool V4.0
To begin your search, decide which assessment to explore (main or long-term trend) and then select a subject. On the next screen, you will be able to refine your search results and use My Workspace to assemble and print questions,...
Other
American Youth Policy Forum: Thinking About Tests and Testing [Pdf]
A comprehensive primer in assessment literacy that seeks to raise awareness of key aspects about tests and testing issues. Explains essential statistical terms associated with testing (mean, modes, medians, distribution, dispersion,...
PBS
Pbs Teachers:secrets of the Sat
Research the history of the SAT and the claims on what it actually measures, and determine the utility of the SAT in evaluating a student's capabilities and college potential. Investigate stereotypes in the test's questions and scoring.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Building a Better Vocabulary
This is an index of vocabulary-building information and quizzes, including a list of roots, prefixes, and suffixes with their meanings. It offers 365 SAT and GRE level vocabulary words, definitions, and sample sentences. The quizzes...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Students Across u.s. Take New Sat
Article reports on the residesigned SAT exam.
Other
California Department of Education: Cst Released Test Questions
The resource contains test questions from the California Standards Tests (CSTs). The questions are offered in PDF format for all subject areas.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:secrets of the Sat
Research the history of the SAT and the claims on what it actually measures, and determine the utility of the SAT in evaluating a student's capabilities and college potential. Investigate stereotypes in the test's questions and scoring.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: How Can I Help My Child Do Well on Tests?
Standardized testing is one form of assessment used in schools. Find out about standardized tests, how and why schools use them, and how you can support your child.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Teach to the Test? Just Say No
It is possible for educators to make better choices about how and when to teach to the test than the alarmist newspaper articles and editorials would seem to suggest. This article from the Center for Comprehensive School Reform and...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing for the Sat
This student guide provides insightful information about preparing for and taking the SAT. It explains how the exam is scored, how to approach the essay section, and gives prompts for practicing essay writing. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
US Department of Education
Nces: The Nation's Report Card (Naep)
The Nation's Report Card, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), is the only nationally representative and continuing assessment of what America's students know and can do in various subject areas. Since 1969,...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Should We Get Rid of Standardized Testing?
What do standardized tests actually measure? And are they worthwhile? Arlo Kempf investigates.