HIGH-STAKES ACCOUNTABILITY §

Description §

High-stakes accountability refers to the practice of holding schools and educators accountable for their students’ performance on standardized tests, often using these results for significant decisions.

Related Concepts §

• POLICYMAKERS — Policymakers are involved in creating high-stakes accountability measures that affect educational assessment programs.
• SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS — School administrators must adapt to high-stakes accountability requirements when managing school processes and assessment outcomes.