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FAQ: Testing

What is the Foundation's position on assessment?

Does the Core Knowledge Foundation offer guidance with regards to assessment?

There are so many standardized and/or state level tests that children must take. Why does the Core Knowledge Foundation recommend the use of the Questar Core Knowledge Curriculum-Referenced Tests?

Have the Core Knowledge Curriculum-Referenced tests been field tested?

Do the Core Knowledge Curriculum-Referenced tests require the use of specific textbooks or materials?

Can the Core Knowledge Curriculum-Referenced tests be described as high-stakes?

Is there any correlation between results on the Core Knowledge Curriculum-Referenced tests and the results on high-stakes tests?

What kind of score means that a school is doing well?

Are scores reported to the Core Knowledge Foundation?

How can the Core Knowledge Foundation make use of test results?

Why are there no Core Knowledge tests beyond grade 5?

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