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ERIC Number: EJ1140225
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 14
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ISSN: EISSN-2325-7466
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The Impact of High-Stakes Testing for Individuals with Disabilities: A Review Synthesis
Boon, Richard; Voltz, Debbie; Lawson, Carl, Sr.; Baskette, Michael
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, p54-67 Fall 2007
The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the literature evaluating the impact of high-stakes testing for students with learning disabilities. In this review, 30 studies were obtained, reviewed, and synthesized. Findings discuss the definition and description of high-stakes testing, origins of high-stakes testing for students with disabilities, educational outcomes, effects on curriculum, and impact of high-stakes testing for students with learning disabilities. Results and limitations are discussed in relation to instructional practice and future research issues to extend the current literature findings.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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