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Direct linkNoddings, Nel – Theory and Research in Education, 2004
This response argues that, although evaluation of student learning is required for accountability, high stakes testing is not required and may even be counterproductive. It also questions whether the goals of the "No Child Left Behind Act" are reasonable and contends that, if they are not, there may be no justification for imposing…
Descriptors: Testing, High Stakes Tests, Test Interpretation, Educational Policy
