Externally Mandated Testing and Assessment Programs Are Often Appealing to Policy

question 18

Multiple Choice

Externally mandated testing and assessment programs are often appealing to policy makers because they

• A)are popular with teachers.
• B)are written by teachers in the child's given school or school system.
• C)indicate whether a given school or school district is effective.
• D)indicate high or low teacher quality.

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Definitions:

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