Further, the standards movement must not limit learning by narrowing curricula, nor inhibit creative teaching and learning that is grounded in effective practice and sound research and inquiry. (ascd.org)
Tests themselves don't narrow the curriculum; they also can't close achievement gaps. (educationnext.org)
As a consequence, practices such as narrowing the curriculum to the tested areas and drilling students to prepare them for the tests have too often become the norm. (jackjenningsdc.com)