Sentence examples for reliance on testing from inspiring English sources

21), I gather that he has joined the long list of "reformers" who agree on the prescriptions to fix America's public schools: stifle teachers' unions, expand charter schools, institute merit-based pay and increase reliance on testing.

There is a substantial and growing body of research that demonstrates the inadequacy of reliance on testing the active ingredient alone when assessing the exposure to pesticides, their toxic effects, and their behavior in the environment.

Reliance on testing may disadvantage students who have proved themselves on many measures of merit.

The rigid reliance on testing, claims the council, deprives pupils of the opportunity to pursue interests outside the core curriculum.

He would therefore "rework unrealistic accountability standards so they do not punish schools that are doing well and will work to reduce the reliance on testing".

Robert A. Schaeffer, public education director for FairTest, a group that criticizes heavy reliance on testing, said the new announcement reinforced "the need for an outside independent investigation to find out how many more problems have not been reported".

Beyond issues of race, those who favor a broader admissions policy say the reliance on one test for admission, one that has spawned an industry of tutoring programs, has distorted what it means to be a top student.

"The heavy reliance on test preparation can narrow the curriculum," he said.

WHY has this scandal reignited the larger national debate over the reliance on test results?

Critics have complained that the policies have exacerbated the reliance on test results.

NCLB has in fact long been criticised for its reliance on tests and not enough on progress.