Implications of imposed nationwide testing (for accountability) on primary student learning

Mehrtens, Nicole2015-11-302015-11-3020152463-4417http://hdl.handle.net/10092/11440http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/855Many education systems are increasing accountability measures through imposing standardised assessment practices. Assessment can have a significant impact on a young person's development therefore it is essential to explore implications of assessment for accountability. This review summarises key themes in contemporary literature regarding the implications of high-stakes imposed testing for accountability at primary level. The level of accountability within the New Zealand education model is then discussed.enCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.standardised assessmentaccountabilityprimary educationimplicationsImplications of imposed nationwide testing (for accountability) on primary student learningJournal Article