What are some possible long-term consequences of the growing emphasis on standardized testing in education systems?

As you know, every student becomes similar to each other as they prepare directly for these standardized tests. They don't even use other skills like creativity or flexibility. They just prepare for the tests through studying, even hard studying, but they lose their ability and their identity as individuals, I think.

Well, I do not know much about the topic. I would say one consequence would be kids or learners who really don't know how to deal with real-life events. What I mean is, for example, when it comes to testing, what the students are tested on is whatever they have been learning. So you'll find [...]