The Gaokao is a Chinese college entrance exam that is
about twice as long as the SAT and the signification is way higher. This test
score is the only factor that matters for admissions to Chinese universities.
It also assesses the teachers and decides weather they should keep their jobs,
depending on the student’s test grades. Unlike the New York State Common
Core Standards, (A.K.A state test,) The Gaokao test determines what
college you go to, and what type of job you get. According to Brook Larmer and
The New York Times Upfront Magazine, to fail the Gaokao test most likely
means working in a factory or a construction site later in life. The New
York State Test is a test in which the state (New York) assesses how much the
teachers have taught you and, partly affects your middle, and High School
applications. However, in comparison to the Gaokao, the State Test is
only 90 minutes and, it doesn’t decide something as important as college, or
jobs. In all, the Gaokao test is more important than the New York
Common Core State Test.
One reason the Gaokao college entrance exam is more important than The
New York State Test, is because it affects job applications. According to
Brook Larmer, in the New York Times Upfront Magazine, failing the Gaokao
means working in a factory, or a construction site. This might be okay for
some, but others could be disappointed at the fact that they studied hard, and
did all their work, but their lives were ruined by one test. Moreover, The
New York State Test is given from 3rd to 8th grade.
This means that The New York State Test does not affect someone’s job
application, in comparison to the Gaokao, which does affect someone’s
job application. As a result, the Gaokao is a more important test than the New
York State Test because it affects someone’s job application. This is one
reason the Gaokao test is more important than the New York State
Test.
Another reason the Gaokao college entrance exam is more important than The
New York State Test is that the Gaokao directly affects school
applications. According to the New York Times Upfront Magazine, “ Given
every June over several days, the test is the only thing that matters for
admission to Chinese universities.” This shows, that Chinese Universities only
look at the Gaokao test when accepting students into their schools. In
contrast, the New York State Test only affects school applications
partly. (Middle schools, and High schools, that is. The New York State doesn’t
affect college applications. ) Other factors middle schools take into
consideration when accepting students is overall GPA, and absences, (how many
times you miss school). This shows, The New York State Test, is
less important than the Gaokao test because it does not directly affect
school applications. This is another reason the Gaokao test is more important
than the New York State Test.
In all, the Gaokao test is more significant and meaningful than the New
York State Test. This is because the stakes are higher. Teachers jobs
depend on The Gaokao, 100% of student's college education depends
on The Gaokao, and student's jobs depend on it. In summary, for those
who think The New York State Test is hard, and the worst thing in the
world; there will almost be something harder, and more challenging in life. However,
if you put in the work, and the effort, things will sort themselves out.