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The Pros And Cons Of High-Stakes Testing

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I believe this article in asking the question; Are High-Stakes Tests punishing some students is a valid issue. A high percentage of students who are failing these standardized tests are from poor, low-income, ethnic, racial minority and special education students. Here are some specific tests and results. The ACLU of Massachusetts states the testing gap punishes the poor, and ethnic minority the most. There is a testing gap between rich and poor communities. About 65 percent of students in low-income districts fail a portion of the test, compared with 12 percent of students in affluent districts. The Indiana mandatory high school exit exam denied 1,300 students with disabilities a diploma. They were required to pass an exam. “These students

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