The pressures associated with standardized tests have risen over the years. In this generation, students are far more preoccupied with worrying about a test grade rather than learning the tangible material. This has devalued the priveledge to knowledge. Students receive an education to expand their wisdom and apply it to real life. In a real life job you need to complete tasks on time and understand how to communicate with others properly. While there is some testing still associated with certain jobs, being a good test taker it is not considered a valuable asset to employers. Employers are searching for that retained knowledge and application of skills. Standardized tests play a huge role in the future of students when they should only play a part.
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