http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/standardized-testing Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:23:40 -0400 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:23:40 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/798/timed-writing-assessment-as-a-measure-of-writing-ability-a-qualitative-study By Arthur Lau - Throughout the American education system, the assessment of writing skill and general academic performance through timed essay examinations has become increasingly pervasive, contributing to the determination of grades and course placements and ultimately affecting college admissions through their use in standardized tests. In March 2005, the College Board introduced a new writing section for the SAT that incorporates a 25-minute impromptu essay component, as well as traditional multiple-choice questions on grammar and usage (Hass; “SAT Test Sections”). Likewise, timed writing assessment... Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:21 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/798/timed-writing-assessment-as-a-measure-of-writing-ability-a-qualitative-study http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/375/the-reauthorization-of-no-child-left-behind-and-avenues-for-improvement By Alina Saminsky - President Obama has an immense task before him. In this upcoming year, he will be responsible for the long overdue reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001. This act is based on the standards-based reform model which is comprised of three main principles: state-level content standards in core areas, corresponding tests, and accountability for results (Smith & O’Day, 1990). The act sets a definition of adequate yearly progress (AYP) that schools must meet. AYP is measured by student achievement on state-specific standardized tests. States and districts are held accountable... Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:05 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/375/the-reauthorization-of-no-child-left-behind-and-avenues-for-improvement http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/373/high-stakes-standardized-testing-a-panacea-or-a-pest By Alina Saminsky - If you talk to any person in the field of education today about high-profile and controversial issues in their field, the topic of high-stakes standardized testing will inevitably come up.  This issue has been around for a long time, but was really introduced into the minds of the public through the standards-based reform movement of the 1990s.  The notion of standards-based reform focuses on three main principles: state-level content standards in core areas, corresponding tests, and accountability for results (Smith & O’Day, 1990).  This reform model has strongly guided... Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:46 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/373/high-stakes-standardized-testing-a-panacea-or-a-pest