Because large benefits are expected to be gained through high-stakes testing, the U.S. school system should definitely adopt the practice.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

While high-stakes testing may have some benefits, there is ongoing debate and research about whether it actually leads to improved educational outcomes, or causes unintended negative consequences such as narrowing the curriculum, excessive stress on students and teachers, and focusing too much on test preparation at the expense of other important skills and knowledge. Therefore, it is not a definitive or universally accepted solution for improving the U.S. school system.

Because Large Benefits Are Expected to Be Gained Through High-Stakes