Trevor Butler Blogger Journal 3

I experienced standardized testing through my K-12 years in many different ways. Teachers would change their lesson plans up the week before to run through test prep to get us ready. Their whole demeanor would change. We would come in on test day and grab a #2 pencil and go to our assigned seat. From there we were given a scantron sheet and sat in silence until we filled it out and everyone was finished. I do not remember the names of the tests given throughout my younger years. The PreACT and ACT were the main ones throughout my high school years. Each test made me feel stressed out, anxious, and scared. I believe they caused these emotions because they are such big tests that determine if I may be ready for the next grade level and even what colleges I can apply to due to my ACT score. Every person will have different opinions on the negative aspects of these tests. I believe they cause way too much stress on students and even teachers. Too much stress can cause students to perform poorly or the teachers to not deliver the information in a helpful way. Standardized tests also are a waste because they promote unhealthy environments. Students are not allowed to use helpful resources but instead are forced to focus on finishing before the time runs out.