Title: Nine Reasons Why Assessments Matter | Stand for Children
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Nine Reasons Why Assessments Matter

Content: It’s important for parents, education leaders and policymakers to know how our kids and our schools stack up against others in the state, nation and world. There are many reasons why assessments matter and students should take tests. Here are nine reasons that assessments and testing are important for students and their families: #1 Taking tests is a part of life. Whether it’s going to the doctor for an annual checkup or passing a driver’s test to get a license, people take tests throughout their life. State testing is a critical annual academic checkup to make sure student learning is on track. #2 Graduation exams provide an important measure of basic skills. High school tests, required of all students, ensure students graduate with a basic, foundational set of skills and knowledge that prepares them to pursue college and career opportunities. #3 Keeping kids from taking tests is not a solution. If students refuse to take a test, parents and teachers will lose a key measure of how students are doing – whether they need more help or if their learning should be accelerated.