It's very controversial in many states, especially when it's used in high stakes accountability measures. (greatergood.berkeley.edu)
The only open question is whether the results of the official tests will be used for high stakes accountability purposes, especially federal funding. (laschoolreport.com)
If policymakers do not allow for a predictable drop in student achievement when these assessments are implemented, the negative influence of high stakes accountability may be even more pronounced. (ajeforum.com)