Should colleges require standardized test scores for admissions?
standardized | assess | criteria | correspond | formulate
standardized | assess | criteria | correspond | formulate
standardized (adjective) the same for everyone
Sample Sentence: In many states, high school students must pass a standardized test to graduate.
Turn and Talk: Should there be a standardized curriculum for all students in the U.S.?
assess (verb) to judge the quality of; to evaluate
Sample Sentence: Many tests assess students’ ability to write, read critically, and do challenging math.
Turn and Talk: How do you assess whether a friend is still upset with you after you’ve had an argument?
criteria (noun) standards or rules used to make a decision
Sample Sentence: Keisha met all the criteria in her math class and earned an “A” for the semester.
Turn and Talk: What are your criteria for deciding that a movie or book was excellent?
correspond (verb) to match
Sample Sentence: Standardized tests might not correspond to what some students were taught in a particular school.
Turn and Talk: Do you think your grades correspond with the amount of effort you put into your classes?
formulate (verb) to invent by thinking about
Sample Sentence: Each year testing companies formulate new exams.
Turn and Talk: Do you formulate better ideas in a group or by yourself? Explain.