Face it, most students grow up hating tests. ... During tests, but more specifically, standardized tests. ... Testing is expensive, that's a fact. ... " (Coulson) Surprisingly, the US slipped from the 18th in the world, to 31st place in 2009, after the NCLB act passed in 2002. ... " (hcccusa.org) Special education students or ESL students receive little to none accommodations whilst preparing for the test, accommodations that are usually provided to them as part of their Individualized Education Plans. ...

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