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Jramos095

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According to critics, which of the following are weaknesses of high-stakes testing?
 
  1 . The tests don't reflect the curriculum being taught.
  2 . Teachers spend too much class time having students practice for the tests.
  3 . The tests have a disproportionately adverse effect on minority students.
  4 . The tests measure only knowledge of factual information.
 
  a. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 4 d. 3, 4

Question 2

Which of the following are advantages of high-stakes tests according to advocates of high-stakes testing?
 
  1 . They help clarify the goals of a school system.
  2 . They prepare students for a competitive world outside of school.
  3 . They send clear messages to students about what they should be learning.
  4 . They provide the public with evidence about schools' effectiveness.
 
  a. 1, 2, 3 4 b. 1, 2, 4 c. 1, 2, 3 d. 1, 3, 4



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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