Texas Standardized Testing

After sitting here reading an article about Texas Standardized Testing is Flawed from 'TEX-as we might not know." I'm kinda agree with it because I do support standardized testing. Qualified teachers as defined by NCLB should concentrate in delivering their subject materials to full extent that would enable students to understand the subject materials thoroughly. And I also believe testing should cover all areas of study. I think teachers must structure the content of their lesson plans to engage students in learning the curriculum that both teaches the course but also prepares the student to be able to relate that knowledge in test form. That is what a good teacher does. A great teacher also gets the students to all that and excel beyond the lesson plan. I do understand that some students will be nervous during the test but this is normal in student's life. Testing is a measure of success and failure, no one will succeed by chance and no one will fail by chance. but some says Standardized testing sets up lucky schools for a few more bucks. For students, it can possibly set them up for failure more so than success.