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High Stakes Testing for Students: Unanswered Questions and Implications for Students with Disabilities. Synthesis Report 26.

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Langenfeld, Karen; Thurlow, Martha; Scott, Dorene – 1997

This report reviews existing research on the effects of high stakes tests on students, particularly students with disabilities. The review focuses on potential effects on the curriculum, student learning, attitudes and school climate, and the costs versus benefits of high stakes testing of students with disabilities. Results indicate that research…

Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development