In these cases, the district generally does not test the student and the student is counted as «absent» (for purposes of testing). (jonathanpelto.com)
Likewise, these teacher made tests will be used primarily to help to improve and strengthen instruction which should be the sole purpose of testing in the classroom. (jonathanpelto.com)
Also, it has become quite clear that the primary purpose of testing is to evaluate teachers, not simply to diagnose children's abilities. (e4e.org)