The Unintended Consequences of High-Stakes Testing.High-stakes accountability is the current battle cry of politicians across the nation. In The Unintended Consequences For the "Law of unintended consequences", see Unintended consequence Unintended Consequences is a novel by author John Ross, first published in 1996 by Accurate Press. of High-Stakes Testing A high-stakes test is an assessment which has important consequences for the test taker. If the examinee passes the test, then the examinee may receive significant benefits, such as a high school diploma or a license to practice law. , M. Gail Jones Gail Jones (born 17 June 1955) is an Australian novelist and academic. Gail Jones was born in Harvey, Western Australia and educated at the University of Western Australia. , Brett D. Jones and Tracy Y. Hargrove explore the hidden effects of the quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the accountability through increased testing of all students. The book provides detailed research findings punctuated by the authors' own experiences as well as interviews with practitioners or me intended and unintended effects of testing on our students, teachers and administrators. One of the strengths of this book is its strong research base that offers great support for a closer look by all educators and the public at the effects of high-stakes testing. Particularly interesting for administrators is the chapter on the impact of testing on teaching practices, which provides a good overview of how teaching methods have changed because of high-stakes testing. While the research points to a mix of outcomes, the discussion of the major factors influencing changes in teaching is important for administrators to review. The authors analyze the major types of assessment (portfolios, essays, writing rubrics), types of professional development teachers receive, subject areas being tested and the level of school achievement. Though written by three higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. faculty, this book would serve as an excellent resource for principals and central-office administrators. The research base of negative and positive effects of high-stakes testing can serve as a catalyst for discussion of instructional, supervisory and professional development practices in a district or school. The book offers a balanced view of the issues. (The Unintended Consequences of High-Stakes Testing by M. Gail Jones, Brett D. Jones and Tracy Y. Hargrove, Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Lanham, Md., 2003, 181 pp., $18.95 softcover) Lane B. Mills Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was a rank used by police forces in the British Empire. It was usually the lowest rank that could be held by a European officer, most of whom joined the police at this rank. for Accountability and Technology, Wilson County Wilson County is the name of four counties in the United States:
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