High Stakes Testing In Schools
Assessments
Assessments are a test for knowledge of content standards. The objective is to monitor progress of students and hold schools accountable. A desire to increase performance standards and accountability have led to the widespread of standardized testing. The implementation of high stakes tests has impacted curriculum, pedagogy, and school culture. Studies have shown that high stakes tests may compromise student understanding (Amrein & Berliner, 2002; Berliner, 2011). High stakes test can dictate the practice of the teacher, because it is critical for their students to pass in order to have job security, promotion, or tenure. Some issues in assessments are that in many instances assessments are not aligned with the standards (Bhola,
Assessments are a test for knowledge of content standards. The objective is to monitor progress of students and hold schools accountable. A desire to increase performance standards and accountability have led to the widespread of standardized testing. The implementation of high stakes tests has impacted curriculum, pedagogy, and school culture. Studies have shown that high stakes tests may compromise student understanding (Amrein & Berliner, 2002; Berliner, 2011). High stakes test can dictate the practice of the teacher, because it is critical for their students to pass in order to have job security, promotion, or tenure. Some issues in assessments are that in many instances assessments are not aligned with the standards (Bhola,