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This research paper: This 46 page paper presents a hypothetical research study that investigates the effects of high-stakes standardized norm-referenced tests on fourth grade students and teachers. Standardized norm-referenced tests have been an issue of great controversy for many years. The implementation of standards and high-stakes testing has only fueled that controversy. While the purpose of high-stakes testing may be laudable, the results are not. More and more studies report the harmful effects of these testing programs on both students and teachers. Good teachers have had to change the focus of instruction as well as their teaching practices to meet the demands of these testing programs. The pressure is profound teachers, students and administrators. This essay provides a comprehensive overview of high-stakes testing. As a hypothetical research study, the paper includes an introduction, definitions, purpose of study, problem statement, hypotheses, extensive literature review, methodology of the study, discussion and conclusion. The 'subjects' are 4th grade students and teachers in New York. Statistical data are included throughout the paper. Bibliography lists 18 sources. PGhistk.rtf
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