Title: Testing: Frequently Asked Questions
Headings: U.S. Department of Education
NCLB STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY
Content: Will the results of a child's tests be private? On what subjects are students tested and when? How is testing handled for children with disabilities? How is it handled for those with limited English proficiency? Some say that testing causes teachers to teach to the test. Is that true? Nevertheless, state assessments sound like they could take a lot of time and effort. What will be gained? Do tests measure the progress of schools? How does testing help teachers?