Standardized testing is an ineffective way to evaluate students' knowledge

Standardized testing might not be perfect, but come on, it's a pretty fair way to see where students stand. I mean, sure, I aced some tests and bombed others, but that's life - some days you're on, some days you're off. And let's be real, when I hire someone for a job, I want to know they can pass a basic test, not just talk a good game.