TOPIC: INTERVIEWS
SLAS prepares for its standardized testing
by Calvin Ma
Lydia is a sixth grader who studies at Lydia Onculer: Not quite, because the
Shanghai
Livingston
American multiple choice questions already tell
School. As the date for taking her you the answer choices so there will be
standardized test draws near, she is less chance of getting the questions
interviewed on several of the aspects wrong.
of standardized testing. She feels
extremely confident in her passing of We'd like to take a minute to thank Lydia
her exams, since she felt that many of
for her time and for answering the
her teachers had thoroughly prepared
questions. Testing is an important part of
her for the tests.
a students life so we recommend to go
Calvin Ma: Which standardized test online and develop better test taking
skills. Good luck to all and we hope you
will you be taking this year?
receive high scores!
Lydia Onculer: I am not sure what the
name is, but I think I am only going to
take math.
Calvin Ma: How do you feel about
these tests, and why?
Lydia Onculer: They are pretty easy;
because of the multiple choice
questions, it is less likely for a student
to miss a question.
Calvin Ma: Do you think these tests
are fair for all students? Why or why
not?
Lydia Onculer: Yes, I think these tests
are fair because all of the students take
it in the same room.
Calvin Ma: Did your teacher prepare
you for the test? If so, how?
Lydia Onculer: Our teachers prepared
us for this test by teaching the materials
from books. I am confident that I can
score high on this exam.
Calvin Ma: Do you think these tests
will prepare students for high
school or college in the future?