This document provides information on the uses of tests according to different stakeholders in education. It lists teachers, administrators, students, and parents as stakeholders and describes how each group uses tests and for what purpose. Teachers use tests to evaluate instruction effectiveness and student learning levels. Administrators use test results for decisions on student promotion, curriculum improvements, and staff training. Students are tested to measure understanding of content and critical thinking skills. Parents see tests as important to show progress but disagree that standardized tests accurately measure achievement or creativity.
This document provides information on the uses of tests according to different stakeholders in education. It lists teachers, administrators, students, and parents as stakeholders and describes how each group uses tests and for what purpose. Teachers use tests to evaluate instruction effectiveness and student learning levels. Administrators use test results for decisions on student promotion, curriculum improvements, and staff training. Students are tested to measure understanding of content and critical thinking skills. Parents see tests as important to show progress but disagree that standardized tests accurately measure achievement or creativity.
This document provides information on the uses of tests according to different stakeholders in education. It lists teachers, administrators, students, and parents as stakeholders and describes how each group uses tests and for what purpose. Teachers use tests to evaluate instruction effectiveness and student learning levels. Administrators use test results for decisions on student promotion, curriculum improvements, and staff training. Students are tested to measure understanding of content and critical thinking skills. Parents see tests as important to show progress but disagree that standardized tests accurately measure achievement or creativity.
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