Example Sentences

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That was contrary to the unanimous recommendation of the Standardized Testing Task Force, a faculty group that had studied the issue for more than a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Standardized test scores for some grade levels hit historic lows.

From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023

Standardized tests are run by private entities, so researchers don’t often have insight into the specific questions asked or skills tested.

From Scientific American • Jul. 10, 2023

Standardized tests were on pause from 2020 to 2021.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023

In every other class at Camillo Junior High, the last half-hour after a day of the New York State Standardized Achievement Tests was Free Reading Time or Snacks or Story Hour or something.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt