The Perceived Effects of Standardized Testing on Teaching and Curricula

In recent years the amount of standardized testing done in schools has increased significantly with test scores used for many purposes. What is unclear is the effect this intensity of testing has on education, particularly teaching and curricula. Three case studies of school districts were conducted to describe effects standardized testing were perceived to have on teaching and curricula. Teacher and administrator interviews were the primary data source.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Mathison, Sandra M.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Linn, Robert L.,

• Education, Tests and Measurements
• Education, Curriculum and Instruction

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8803130

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/69157