The reliance on test scores for making decisions about students
A) sharply reduces the high school dropout rate, particularly among ethnic minorities.
B) amplifies achievement gaps between racial and gender groups.
C) is more accurate than taking teacher-assigned grades into account.
D) coincides with the emphasis on teaching for deeper understanding in high-achieving nations like Japan.

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Relying solely on test scores can amplify achievement gaps between racial and gender groups as it does not take into account other factors that may affect a student's performance, such as socio-economic background, cultural differences and learning disabilities, which can unfairly disadvantage certain groups.

The Reliance on Test Scores for Making Decisions About Students