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Assessment that counts toward a major stepping stone or advancement 

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Assessment that counts toward a major stepping stone or advancement 

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A test that is aligned to the state adopted standards used to assess students mastery of grade level content.

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Curriculum and high-stakes tests are typically aligned to state/national standards.

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Curriculum and high-stakes tests are typically aligned to state/national standards.

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hinders creativity

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some sort of measure of whether or not students are progressing "appropriately"

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Controlling as it dictates what is taught and often speeds up the schedule and doesn't allow for adequate time to process the information

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kids feel as if they have nothing else to learn once testing is over

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kids feel as if they have nothing else to learn once testing is over

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Major anxiety

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Standardized across populations, cultures, and other demographics

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Standardized across populations, cultures, and other demographics

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Spending almost a quarter focused on testing.

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Spending almost a quarter focused on testing.

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gap in connection to what is actually taught and covered in the curriculum

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Set standards

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May promote teaching-to-the test rather than authentic learning

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May promote teaching-to-the test rather than authentic learning

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The pressure put on students and the effects that not passing can have on their self-esteem.

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A lot of decisions are made based on one data source

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A test that is more than just a communicative tool to gauge comprehension.

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The major stress put on students and teachers for a 2-day test.

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The major stress put on students and teachers for a 2-day test.

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National norms can be set