A defense of testing is given. The author examines opposition to and criticism of testing, and discusses teaching to the test, effects on curricula, and test bias. (MK)

Presents a study of 87 second graders to demonstrate that achievement tests in primary mathematics emphasize pupil's lower-order thinking by comparing answers to interview questions from constructivist and traditionally instructed groups. Results indicated that constructivist instructed students demonstrated superior higher-order thinking on tasks…

Discussed are some objections to using calculators in mathematics instruction and testing. Indicates that many commercially available tests do not permit the use of a calculator. Several steps to facilitate the use of calculators are suggested. (YP)