Question

Critics of President Bush’s education initiative that required annual testing of students felt that
it raised standards to levels that were difficult to meet.
some students would benefit more than others.
students’ performances in the sciences would decline over time.
teachers would focus too much on tests and neglect other subjects.

Answer 1

Teachers would focus too much on tests and neglect other subjects. Annual testing and accountability incentives encourage "teaching to the test" and narrowing the curriculum to tested subjects (reading and math).