<p>Here in Missouri, the MAP test dominates our education. The administration lives in fear of funding cuts due to low performance on the tests. Our curriculum revolves aroung the test material, although there's no telling what will actually show up on it (our 10th grade Biology test had complex Astronomy questions). THe test subjects determine what classes we are required to take, and fill up way more than half of our schedules that could be spent in college prep. and advanced classes. EVERYONE here loathes the MAP test, and while the actual tesing takes only two weeks, it has an effect on the entire year. : (</p>