Three of the Following Are Commonly Cited Problems with High-Stakes

question 156

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are commonly cited problems with high-stakes testing.Which one is usually not a problem?

• A)The tests that are used do not always have content validity for the local curriculum.
• B)In order to maximize the number of students who pass the test, teachers may give some students more attention than they give others.
• C)Teachers focus almost exclusively on higher-level skills and neglect the more basic knowledge and skills that students need.
• D)School officials may find reasons not to include low achievers in the assessment process and thereby distort school averages.

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