Question
In what way do the viewpoints presented in the two passages differ regarding state standardized tests given to high school students?
Responses
A Passage 1 and Passage 2 both critique state standardized tests, but Passage 1 focuses on their narrow focus and reliance on high-stakes testing, while Passage 2 discusses their benefits in assessing student proficiency.Passage 1 and Passage 2 both critique state standardized tests, but Passage 1 focuses on their narrow focus and reliance on high-stakes testing, while Passage 2 discusses their benefits in assessing student proficiency.
B Both passages advocate for the use of state standardized tests, but Passage 1 highlights their role in maintaining academic standards, while Passage 2 emphasizes their detrimental effects on student well-being.Both passages advocate for the use of state standardized tests, but Passage 1 highlights their role in maintaining academic standards, while Passage 2 emphasizes their detrimental effects on student well-being.
C Passage 1 supports the use of state standardized tests as valuable tools for assessing student learning and promoting accountability, while Passage 2 criticizes their flaws and adverse impacts on students and education.Passage 1 supports the use of state standardized tests as valuable tools for assessing student learning and promoting accountability, while Passage 2 criticizes their flaws and adverse impacts on students and education.
D Passage 1 criticizes the narrow focus of state standardized tests and their adverse effects on the educational experience, while Passage 2 emphasizes the benefits of using them in assessing student learning and ensuring accountability,Passage 1 criticizes the narrow focus of state standardized tests and their adverse effects on the educational experience, while Passage 2 emphasizes the benefits of using them in assessing student learning and ensuring accountability,
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A Passage 1 and Passage 2 both critique state standardized tests, but Passage 1 focuses on their narrow focus and reliance on high-stakes testing, while Passage 2 discusses their benefits in assessing student proficiency.Passage 1 and Passage 2 both critique state standardized tests, but Passage 1 focuses on their narrow focus and reliance on high-stakes testing, while Passage 2 discusses their benefits in assessing student proficiency.
B Both passages advocate for the use of state standardized tests, but Passage 1 highlights their role in maintaining academic standards, while Passage 2 emphasizes their detrimental effects on student well-being.Both passages advocate for the use of state standardized tests, but Passage 1 highlights their role in maintaining academic standards, while Passage 2 emphasizes their detrimental effects on student well-being.
C Passage 1 supports the use of state standardized tests as valuable tools for assessing student learning and promoting accountability, while Passage 2 criticizes their flaws and adverse impacts on students and education.Passage 1 supports the use of state standardized tests as valuable tools for assessing student learning and promoting accountability, while Passage 2 criticizes their flaws and adverse impacts on students and education.
D Passage 1 criticizes the narrow focus of state standardized tests and their adverse effects on the educational experience, while Passage 2 emphasizes the benefits of using them in assessing student learning and ensuring accountability,Passage 1 criticizes the narrow focus of state standardized tests and their adverse effects on the educational experience, while Passage 2 emphasizes the benefits of using them in assessing student learning and ensuring accountability,
Answers
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The correct response is: **A**.
Passage 1 critiques state standardized tests for their narrow focus and reliance on high-stakes testing, while Passage 2 discusses the benefits of these tests in assessing student proficiency.
Passage 1 critiques state standardized tests for their narrow focus and reliance on high-stakes testing, while Passage 2 discusses the benefits of these tests in assessing student proficiency.