If Someone Were to Tell You That the Research on High-Stakes

question 6

Multiple Choice

If someone were to tell you that the research on high-stakes tests supports supports the goals of NCLB, what would be the most reasonable response?

• A) To disagree because there is no research at the present time on the effects of high-stakes tests.
• B) To disagree because the research to date ranges from no positive effect on achievement to small positive effects.
• C) To tentatively agree because although the research is limited, most of the results are positive.
• D) To agree because a substantial amount of research has been done and most of the findings are positive.

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