> They are not a good measure of intelligence. They measure how well you can take a test.

The tests aren't trying to measure intelligence, but rather whether you've learned the material.

Funny -- I literally had someone tell me this same thing this morning... but the exact same guy last week was arguing with me against the reduced importance of these same tests for college admissions. Last week he was arguing how critical these tests were for the college admissions process, but this morning the same tests are basically worthless.

Not saying you hold the same opinions -- but I wouldn't be surprised if people's take on these tests is more about what is convenient for their psyche than any actual principled position.