After doing a great deal of research on standardized testing, I was extremely worried upon reading this book. While it appears to be properly written and researched, I found that what comes across as objective information was actually quite slanted. I urge anyone seeking information on standardized testing to rely on empirical journals and studies, instead of short-sighted comments and witty charts. I do not believe that this book gives an accurate description of testing in America and abroad, and should be read with this in mind.