People argue that standardized testing, as a measure of educational performance, fails to assess students' comprehensive skills and potential for success. In her report "Chapter One's Part in the Juggernaut of Standardized Testing," Lorrie Shepard states, "High-stakes tests narrow the curriculum. For example, elementary teachers under pressure to raise reading and math scores report reducing or eliminating instruction in social studies and science. In addition, research in the last five years has found that high-stakes testing can distort even the way basic skills are taught" (Shepard 4). High-stake tests are used to measure students' learning and comprehension. They are called high-stakes because the outcomes are used to make critical decisions. Students who perform poorly may be held back a grade or fail to graduate. These tests are problems for students and have serious consequences. Explain the quote about standardized testing, and don't let the quote make a point for you.