This new title in Lucent's Hot Topics series details the controversy over standardized testing in U.S. schools. The title provides a history of standardized testing as well as its evolution over the last few decades. The book than delves into the issue of, Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate, this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day., Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in