None of the Above: The Promise and Peril of High-Stakes Testing.

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Title:	None of the Above: The Promise and Peril of High-Stakes Testing.
Authors:	Hess, Frederick M.; Brigham, Frederick
Descriptors:	Accountability; Disadvantaged Youth; Education Work Relationship; Educational Benefits; Elementary Secondary Education; Equal Education; High Stakes Tests; Performance Based Assessment; Standardized Tests; Student Motivation; Testing Problems
Source:	American School Board Journal, v187 n1 p26-29 Jan 2000
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Publication Date:	2000-00-00
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Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Abstract:	High-stakes tests can set a clear, challenging hurdle for students and schools, while increasing the numbers of failing kids. Costs and benefits include increased equity, clear and focused curricula, efficient use of resources, achievement-based school personnel evaluations, limited local decision making, narrow curriculum, and favored course content. (MLH)
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ISSN:	ISSN-0003-0953
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Elementary Secondary Education