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chads108

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Explain what is meant by the phrase, high-stakes testing.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

For which of the following learning tasks is distributed practice likely to be most effective?
 
  a. Learn the names of 35 students.
  b. Memorize Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
  c. Rehearse for the production of a play.
  d. Learn your new phone number.



pocatato

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Answer to Question 1

A high-stakes testing situation exists when students' scores from a state-mandated standardized test are used for such decisions as promotion/retention of students, financial rewards for teachers, promotion/demotion decisions for administrators, and accreditation for school districts.

Answer to Question 2

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