Standardized testing is an ineffective way to measure students' intelligence

Absolutely, standardized testing feels like judging a dish solely based on if it has salt - you miss out on all the other flavors and nuances that make it great. As a home cook, I know firsthand that a delicious meal isn't just about one ingredient, and a student's intelligence can't be boiled down to a test score. We should be looking at the whole educational recipe, not just a single bland measurement.