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ERIC Number: EJ675670
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3737
The Impact of High-Stakes Testing in Chicago on Student Achievement in Promotional Gate Grades.
Roderick, Melissa; Jacob, Brian A.; Bryk, Anthony S.
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, v24 n4 p333-57 Win 2002
Analyzed the impact of high-stakes testing in Chicago, Illinois, on student achievement in grades targeted for promotional decisions using data from the school system for grades 3, 6, and 8. Findings show that student achievement increased substantially following the introduction of high stakes tests in Chicago, especially at grades 6 and 8. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, High Stakes Tests, Junior High School Students, Test Use, Urban Schools
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Chicago Public Schools IL