How would you feel if your child coudn't graduate due to a Standardized Test??

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Here in Texas - the students have to take the TAKS test and have to pass all sections of the test in order to graduate from high school and receive their diploma - it doesn't matter how hard they worked for all 4 years - or how many credits they have earned. They could be the top student in the class and yet if they failed any part of the TAKS test then they can't graduate!!! This has caused some really serious debates among parents, students and school officials. Some studies also show that teachers who are giving these tests to the students couldn't even pass the test themselves. I personally think that Texas should get rid of these kinds of tests - they haven't shown to be a benefit to the students - but more of a way of showing them that if they can't pass this test then they can't graduate!!! How would you feel if your child was told they couldn't graduate with their class because they missed a few problems on a test?? Here's a news article on this subject: http://cbs11tv.com/education/local_story_138172618.html