Their ability to teach is judged by the results gathered from these standardized tests. Segool specifically focuses on the teachers of students in grades 3 through 5 and the rise of their anxiety levels. Even the salary of teachers can be affected if the scores received by students are not up to par (Phillips). When a teacher is only expected to 'teach to the test' the quality of education received by students doesn't encompass all that it should. This means students aren't learning to retain and gain an in-depth understanding of information, they are memorizing facts so they can pass a test. This isn't beneficial to any of the people involved. .
If teachers weren't under so much pressure to teach their students only what will show up on these standardized tests schools would become places without an abundance of tension. Students would be able to actually enjoy and absorb the information taught to them. Teachers would also be able to slow down their lesson plans and ensure each student comprehends what is being taught. When there's a set date to take the test teachers are trying to teach all the information into that small allotted amount of time. This causes them to cover more surface knowledge and not instill an in-depth understanding in their students. Not only that but every student does not learn in the same time frame or fashion.
While I don't know the current total amount of standardized tests taken by students I know that they all hold a very important stock in the success of students. When a test can determine whether or not you proceed on to the next grade a lot of pressure is put on you to pass. If that is the only reason and focus for students in school are they really being educated? At that point school becomes all about the test and not about actually learning. The same time constraints put on teachers are also put on the students. They are rushed and expected to learn and remember everything that might possibly show up on these tests.