High-stakes testing

A driving test is a high-stakes test: Without passing the test, the test taker cannot obtain a driver's license. A high-stakes test is a test with important consequences for the test taker.[1] Passing has important benefits, such as a high school diploma, a scholarship, or a license to practice a profession. Failing has important disadvantages, such as being forced to take remedial classes until the test can be passed, not being allowed to drive a car, or not being able to find employment. The use and misuse of high-stakes tests are a controversial topic in public education, especially in the United States where they have become especially popular in recent years, used not only to assess students but in attempts to increase teacher accountability.[2] Contents 1 Definitions 2 The stakes 3 Stakeholders 4 Assessments used in high-stakes testing 5 Criticism 6 References 7 Further reading Definitions [edit] In common usage, a high-stakes test is any test that has major co... (see more)