Pros & Cons of Standardized Tests

Pros:

1.  Equal for all students
2. Students think they are more fair
3. Accurate Comparison between students around the world
4. Easy/Fast Grading
5. Shows teachers teaching performance.
6. Keeps track of your progress to date
7. Knowledge indicator.

Cons:

1. Unreliable measure of student performance
2. Only measures a small portion of what you learn
3. Some questions are things you have never learned. (personal experiences)