When We Make Important Decisions on the Basis of Students

Multiple Choice

When we make important decisions on the basis of students' achievement test results-for instance, when we identify which students to promote, which teachers to reward with salary increases, and so on, on the basis of students' test scores-we are most likely to see:

A) Improvements in students' reading and writing skills but not in their math skills
B) Improvements only in knowledge and skills specifically addressed in the tests
C) Significant increases in students' motivation to work hard in their classes
D) Decreases in students' overall achievement levels