Minnesota used to have a test called the Praxis. This test is still the most commonly used teacher licensure assessment across the United States. The Praxis tests at the Sophmore High School level. The state of Minnesota felt as though the assessment was not difficult enough for pre-service teachers in order to measure what they defined as a "highly qualified teacher." In order to meet the standards and goals they wanted, they hired Pearson to create a new assessment that would test at a Sophmore college level. Pearson suggested a standard passing score that they believed to be fair. Upon hearing this information, Dr. Alice Seagren chose to have the test raised by two standard deviations. Her logic behind this action stated that "if we raise the score, we raise the ability to have higher quality teachers." What she failed to consider was all the elements necessary for high quality teachers. A high quality teacher is defined by more than a simple test score...thus, the issue of the MTLE tests begins. We understand that in a society based around standardized testing, a test is necessary, however, we believe that a quality assessment that measures all qualities of a teacher would be more effective.