29. (the value of the OSSLT)

In many ways, the OSSLT is a valid academic assessment   This type of standardized testing is one of the few ways to compare how different cities, regions, and provinces are doing relative to each other.  I think that knowing how you are doing on a larger scale is important, as well.  If, for example, you are above your school average when your school average is in fact low relative to others, you may be under the illusion that you are doing better than you really are.  Standardized testing can also be similar to exams, and can be a good way to get used to long and important test.  However, I think there may be too much stake being put on this one test.  While it is a relatively easy test, and all you have to do is pass it, some people just don't test well, or get to nervous to answer well.  This can be an unfair way to judge whether a person is ready to graduate.  Sometimes the results from one specific test can be misleading.