Definition and Purpose:
A high-stakes test can be any test that is used to make important decisions about students, educators, schools, or districts to determine accountability and ranking. “In general, “high stakes” means that test scores are used to determine punishments (such as sanctions, penalties, funding reductions, negative publicity), accolades (awards, public celebration, positive publicity), advancement (grade promotion or graduation for students), or compensation (salary increases or bonuses for administrators and teachers).” (Concepts, 2017)