[2] By presenting relevant, accurate results in a variety of ways, reports can assist teachers with instructional planning, indicate curricula directions for administrators, and help parents understand areas where children are academically strong and where added attention may be necessary.
Additionally, the publisher says test content represents different cultures and covers a broad range of subjects, appealing to all students.
They also will not measure a child's creativity or curiosity, nor the ability to cooperate in a group, challenge assumptions, or complete in-depth projects.
None of these characteristics is tested, yet they are all essential skills for further education, workplace preparation, and life in general.
It is important to remember[weasel words] that performance on standardized tests is not a complete indication of the full range of a child's academic abilities.