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In the united states, the current trend in education is the dependence on standardized testing to improve our current education system. the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 mandates higher test score and improve academic performance in schools nationwide, especially inner city schools. This thesis will attempt to evaluate whether testing and the methods used to asses high performance has helped to create a better education system in the united states, or whether it has hindered student performance there has been much discussion about this topic, some positive and some not. In this paper I will present you a both sides of issue. I will base my recommendation of the most current research, journal articles, and personal editorials from practicing teachers and administrators .I will evaluate the United States