Accumulating Evidence on High-Stakes Testing Indicates That It

question 27

Multiple Choice

Accumulating evidence on high-stakes testing indicates that it

• A) often undermines the quality of education.
• B) provides motivation for upgrading teaching and learning.
• C) encourages teachers to focus on more in-depth, critical thinking tasks in their lessons.
• D) accurately indicates the academic abilities of students.

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Poverty Line

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Poverty Rate

The percentage of people residing under the poverty threshold, signifying the degree of financial hardship in a community.

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