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Evans, Dennis L. – American School Board Journal, 2001
In California, a new proposal would tie student performance on the SAT-9 to merit pay for teachers. However, testing student performance against certain preselected academic standards is not foolproof. The same teaching could bring different results. Students' previous knowledge and parental influences must also be considered. (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives, Merit Pay
