But its arguments against national tests of student achievement still sound mostly vague and self-serving.

The mood now suggests a coming revolution against standardized tests.

A handful of educators are, in fact, rebelling against tests.

He argued with Khrushchev against nuclear tests that were not needed.

In terms of national security, the arguments are overwhelmingly against new tests.

India, he argued in 1962, was "against tests by anyone, anywhere, any time."

"I'm against tests if they unnecessarily stop people from driving," he added.

Claims have been brought against standardized tests in court due to bias.

We seem to be coming up against tests all the time.

"But if we test you today, we'll have a base line to compare against future tests."