The earliest evidence of standardized testing was in China, during the Han Dynasty, where the imperial examinations covered the Six Arts which included music, archery, horsemanship, arithmetic, writing, and knowledge of the rituals and ceremonies of both public and private parts.

Where did standardized testing come from anyway?

The earliest record of standardized testing comes from China, where hopefuls for government jobs had to fill out examinations testing their knowledge of Confucian philosophy and poetry.

Who was the creator of standardized testing?

The man who invented standardized testing, Frederick J. Kelly, said “These tests are too crude to be used, and should be abandoned.”