Accumulating evidence on high-stakes testing indicates that it
A) often undermines the quality of education.
B) provides motivation for upgrading teaching and learning.
C) encourages teachers to focus on more in-depth, critical thinking tasks in their lessons.
D) accurately indicates the academic abilities of students.

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High-stakes testing has been found to create a "teach to the test" environment, where teachers often prioritize covering test content over more comprehensive learning. This can result in a lower quality of education for students.

Accumulating Evidence on High-Stakes Testing Indicates That It