Over the years students have feared one thing throughout their entire school careers, that thing is standardized tests. Instead of focusing on lessons in school, students are constantly worried about the pressure of applications and the strain that comes with standardized tests. This type of testing induces a lot of unnecessary stress that can cause the student to perform poorly on the standardized test. Many educators argue that standardized tests are an accurate way to test students, meaning they can compare students for college and that they provide quick results on students' knowledge. On the other hand, standardized tests are seen as an inaccurate way to measure students' knowledge because they cannot represent and convey the many characteristics that could make them good students. Many people believe that standardized tests are the best way to measure student achievement effectively because it provides colleges with accurate student results. The way this is measured is through one of these standardized tests; SAT [Scholastic Aptitude Test] and ACT [American College Testing]. These tests provide colleges with predicted grades for high school students' success as they attend college. (source 4) Some research shows that standardized tests are a great way to measure a student's knowledge and skills because they are comprehensive, open, and effective. (source 5 pg1) To prove that they are effective, a study conducted by John Bishop of Cornell University showed that if students take the national standardized test they get a higher grade or score on the international test rather than countries that do not require tests ....... half of the card... are not inclined to be covered. Secondly, there is Excessive Drilling, many teachers try to increase their students' scores by giving them continuous practice with questions similar to those in upcoming accountability tests. Third, it is dishonesty modeled, after teachers are pushed to test scores that need to increase, the teacher will be tempted to adopt unethical practices while admiring or scoring the test. Also give students a reason to cheat because they think if the stakes are high it is "ok" to cheat on the test. In conclusion, standardized tests should not be a way to measure student knowledge for reasons such as standardized tests do not measure student knowledge. leadership, self-awareness or participation in class or how multiple choice tests are not as effective as they might think. Standardized tests should be measured through student leadership and self-awareness.