{"id":76843,"date":"2025-05-09T15:47:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/world.edu\/?p=76843"},"modified":"2025-05-09T15:47:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T19:47:20","slug":"how-parents-can-help-their-kids-avoid-the-negative-effects-of-standardized-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/world.edu\/how-parents-can-help-their-kids-avoid-the-negative-effects-of-standardized-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"How parents can help their kids avoid the negative effects of Standardized Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Every adult remembers what their SATs and ACTs were like. For many, the days leading up to the tests felt like something straight out of a nightmare. Even now, not much has changed. So many students struggle with the heavy side serving of stress, anxiety, and pressure that these tests usually come with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, how can parents help their kids avoid the negative effects of standardized testing while building up their confidence? That\u2019s exactly what we\u2019ll explore in this guide. Let\u2019s get into it.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Standardized Testing, and What Are the Most Common Types?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Standardized tests<\/span> are exams that give everyone the same set of questions and score them based on the same standards or rules. Simply put, they <\/span>measure student success<\/span> using a uniform system.<\/span><\/p>\n

The idea behind these <\/span>high-stakes tests<\/span> is simple \u2014 they check everyone\u2019s academic performance using an approach that ensures <\/span>equal<\/span><\/i> footing for everyone. Sounds great in theory, but not so much in practice (more on that later).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The most common types of these exams are:<\/b><\/p>\n