A major complaint from social studies educators concerning standardized tests is that they only assess a limited range of what needs to be assessed for outcomes in social studies.

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Standardized tests often focus on assessing factual recall and basic understanding, which does not fully capture the breadth of skills and knowledge that social studies education aims to develop, such as critical thinking, analysis, and application of knowledge to real-world situations.

A Major Complaint from Social Studies Educators Concerning Standardized Tests