Because the main goal of high-stakes testing is to upgrade the performance of poorly achieving students, low-income and ethnic minority children are
A) especially likely to be exposed to narrowly focused, regimented teaching.
B) protected from being trapped in poor-performing schools.
C) dropping out of school in fewer numbers.
D) more likely to experience teachers who emphasize deeper understanding of material.

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High-stakes testing often leads to narrowed curriculum and regimented teaching methods, which particularly affect low-income and ethnic minority students who may already be struggling academically.

Answer: B
 There is no evidence to support the idea that high-stakes testing protects low-income and ethnic minority children from being trapped in poor-performing schools.

Answer: C
 While high-stakes testing may incentivize some students to stay in school to avoid negative consequences of failing, there is no evidence to suggest that this effect is more pronounced among low-income and ethnic minority children.

Answer: D
 Research suggests that high-stakes testing often leads to a focus on rote memorization and test-taking strategies at the expense of deeper understanding of material, particularly for low-income and ethnic minority students.

Because the Main Goal of High-Stakes Testing Is to Upgrade