Unintended Consequences of High-Stakes Testing in North Carolina: Teacher Perceptions.

Hargrove, Tracy Y.; Jones, M. Gail; Jones, Brett D.; Hardin, Belinda; Chapman, Lisa; Davis, Marcia

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ERIC Number: EJ619573

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Publication Date: 2000

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Unintended Consequences of High-Stakes Testing in North Carolina: Teacher Perceptions.

Hargrove, Tracy Y.; Jones, M. Gail; Jones, Brett D.; Hardin, Belinda; Chapman, Lisa; Davis, Marcia

ERS Spectrum, v18 n4 p21-25 Fall 2000

Examines some negative consequences of North Carolina's statewide testing system, based on perceptions of 236 elementary teachers. Respondents reported high levels of stress and lower morale, a narrowed curriculum, and decreased student love of learning. They also believed widespread grade repetition was inevitable. (Contains 15 references.) (MLH)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Faculty Workload, Grade Repetition, High Stakes Tests, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Morale, Teacher Surveys, Testing Problems

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina

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