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Direct linkResearch for Action, 2004
Schools and school districts across the country are under pressure to show that student performance on standardized tests is improving. Much of this pressure is based on the idea that clear expectations, combined with sanctions for poor performance, will motivate educators and students to try harder and do better. The federal No Child Left Behind…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Standardized Tests, Scores, Achievement Gains
