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High Stakes Tests -Lorrie Shepard, UC-Boulder

High Stakes Tests -Lorrie Shepard, UC-Boulder. Discussion by: Trudy Samuelson Rhonda Martin Leland Jacobs Dani Ladwig. Research Findings High-stakes testing leads to…. “Test score inflation” “Curriculum distortion”

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High Stakes Tests -Lorrie Shepard, UC-Boulder

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  1. High Stakes Tests-Lorrie Shepard, UC-Boulder Discussion by: Trudy Samuelson Rhonda Martin Leland Jacobs Dani Ladwig

  2. Research FindingsHigh-stakes testing leads to… • “Test score inflation” • “Curriculum distortion” • Negative effects of working to look good or to do well on the test instead of working to understand and master the material.

  3. Recommendations for Policy Makers • Preserve the integrity of national tests • Evaluate and verify the validity of gains • Scientifically evaluate the consequences of accountability and incentive systems • Recognize and abide by professional standards

  4. Recommendations for Educators • No special teaching to the test • Do teach to the content standards • Alternative evidence of achievement should be shared

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