standardized tests should be necessary

I think that standardized tests should be mandatory. Kids have a better opportunity to practice lessons that they are having difficulties with. It helps parents to discover if their children have special gifts in different subjects. By doing this standardized tests students can get the help they need to procceed on for the rest of their lives.  This article agrees and disagrees with my opinion http://www.balancedpolitics.org/school_testing.htm