Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The Impact of the MCAS: Teachers Talk about High-Stakes Testing. |
| Authors: |
Luna, Catherine, Turner, Cara Livingstone |
| Source: |
English Journal. Sep2001, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p79. 9p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, *English teachers, *Students, *Ability testing |
| Geographic Terms: |
Massachusetts, United States |
| Abstract: |
Presents the views of Massachusetts English teachers on the effects of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment Systems (MCAS), a series of performance-based standardized tests in a variety of subjects. Criticisms raised by teachers in Urban High School against MCAS; Responses of school administrators to MCAS; Effects on curriculum; Changes in pedagogy. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
