If Someone Were to Tell You That the Research on High-Stakes

Multiple Choice

If someone were to tell you that the research on high-stakes tests supports supports the goals of NCLB, what would be the most reasonable response?

A) To disagree because there is no research at the present time on the effects of high-stakes tests.
B) To disagree because the research to date ranges from no positive effect on achievement to small positive effects.
C) To tentatively agree because although the research is limited, most of the results are positive.
D) To agree because a substantial amount of research has been done and most of the findings are positive.