Standardized tests are costly, some costing 25$ to 50$ per student. Avoiding standardized testing would significantly save these costs, and schools could use it for a larger variety of learning opportunities for students. “A recent publication by the National Association of State Boards of Education reported that President Bush's proposal to test every student by his proposed 2004 deadline would cost states anywhere from $2.6 billion to $7 billion. The proposal originally included $320 million for testing, sparking concern among states over the cost they would have to shoulder under this mandate.” Article 1- Student Testing: The Stakes Are Rising- (Samuelsen 30) $2.6 billion to $7 billion is no chump change. Spending less to do more should be in the state’s highest interest. Organizing various programs and preparing students to become efficient people and assist the same people who fund school districts would be much better than simply performing a test.
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This paragraph discusses the costs of standardized testing and suggests that avoiding it would save money that could be used for other educational opportunities. It also mentions the high cost of President Bush's proposal to test every student by 2004 and argues that spending less on testing and investing in programs that help students become efficient and contribute to society would be more beneficial.
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This paragraph discusses the costs of standardized testing and suggests that avoiding it would save money that could be used for other educational opportunities. It also mentions the high cost of President Bush's proposal to test every student by 2004 and argues that spending less on testing and investing in programs that help students become efficient and contribute to society would be more beneficial.