It has come under considerable criticism during that time partly because of the way many schools administer it. Many teachers spend a whole class period just teaching students how to take the test, which cuts into valuable time they could spend on other subjects. Bradley and Ballard say they dislike the TAAS test and want to replace it with a system that grades students against their peers' performance. TAAS is supposed to measure a student's proficiency in certain subjects. The TAAS test, while imperfect, is a far better, more objective, measure of a student's skill.
Accountability remains the key issue here.
Texas taxpayers have a right to demand a measure of accountability of their public education system. The TAAS test provides it. We'd love to hear your feedback.