What should teachers understand about the state content tests?

Teachers should know that Oregon’s statewide assessments are becoming a significant part of the school lives of Oregon students and teachers. This statewide assessment system’s purpose is to measure students’ knowledge of the Oregon state standards is required to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind law. Oregon sets achievement standards on statewide assessments in reading, mathematics, science and English Language Proficiency. I believe that teachers should thoroughly understand their content standards and become well acquainted with the standardized tests in order to know what essential skills their students need to know to succeed.