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Provides information on the appropriate use of testing in schools. Although testing is a valuable part of educational assessment, when tests are used in high-stakes circumstances, a number of safeguards must be in place.
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Appropriate Use of High Stakes Testing in Our Nations Schools |
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Appropriate Use of High Stakes Testing in Our Nations Schools. Provides information on the appropriate use of testing in schools. |
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National Center for Fair and Open Testing (Popularity:  ): A nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preventing the misuse of standardized tests.
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National Center for Fair and Open Testing (Popularity: ): A nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preventing the misuse of standardized tests.
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