PARCC/SBAC State Assessments (US)

PARCC/SBAC state assessments consume three full weeks of instructional time yearly, often generating data that teachers find less useful than classroom quizzes. In 2023, over 1.5 million California students opted out, reflecting a rate 20% higher than the average for exams like the Suneung. These tests cost taxpayers $1.6 billion annually, yet 40% of school districts report no improvement in student outcomes after implementation. Compared to #7 Suneung's one-day structure, PARCC/SBAC drags on for 21 days, and its opt-out movement outpaces #5 Kyoutsu Test's 15% disapproval rate, proving parents consistently reject this inefficient, data-poor system.