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An Analysis of Some Unintended and Negative Consequences of High-Stakes Testing

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the unintended consequences of high-stakes tests in 16 states that have implemented high-stakes graduation exams. In those states the authors found increased dropout rates, decreased graduation rates, and higher rates of younger people taking the GED equivalency exams. Report and appendix total 138 pages in two sections.

Source: CU Scholar (University of Colorado Boulder)

Authors: Audrey Amrein‐Beardsley, David C. Berliner

Institution: Arizona State University

Language: English

Topic: Educational Assessment and Improvement

Subfield: Information Systems and Management

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2334388952

FWCI: 14.88

Cites: 42

Cited by: 122

Related to: 10