INTRODUCTION................................................................................................2 Chapter I. The Rise and Influence of International Tests………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 1.1 The Historical Development of International Testing...............................5 1.2 The Standardization of Education Through Testing..................................8 1.3 Statistical Trends in Global Test Participation..........................................13 Chapter II. The Power Dynamics and Consequences of Testing Imperialism…………………………………………………………………………………………….17 2.1 The Cultural and Linguistic Bias of International Tests...............................17 2.2 The Economic and Social Impact of Test Dependence............................….21 2.3 Alternatives and Reforms to International Testing Systems.......................26 CONCLUSION ...................................................................................................34 REFERENCES .....................................................................................................37