The High Stakes of High-Stakes Testing Author: Sri Ananda, Stanley N. Rabinowitz The question for policymakers is not whether to use high-stakes testing — the trend toward increased reliance on such testing will not and should not disappear any time soon. Rather, the question is how best to use high-stakes testing. This policy brief addresses both the benefits of and concerns raised by use of high-stakes testing. It offers specific recommendations for policymakers seeking to incorporate these tests in state accountability systems. ADD TO CART PDF Version: http://web.WestEd.org/online_pubs/po-00-01.pdf Audience: Policymakers, Administrators Product Information Format: Print Publisher: WestEd Copyright: 2000 Product #: PO-00-01 Pages: 4