Externally vs. Formative assessments

Externally based Test vs. formative Assessment

                Externally based test focuses on  formative assessment giving outside the classroom such as the EOG test.  Content standard focuses on what the student will do according to standards set by the state.  I think the use of formative assessments are overrated.  I think students need to be assessed on the standards however I feel that unless the teachers and others who are teaching students what they need to learn should provide an assessment for what students have learned.  As an administrator, I understand the assessments, measurement and evaluations that should be done when evaluating students needs.  However the assessments in the classroom based test should be the focus in determining the need of the students It is valuable to the educational experience for all stakeholders.  Teachers can take the assignments for diagnosis to guide instruction.  Teachers and administrators using this type of data will bring about improvements for the child, school and the teachers and administrators.