Perceived Effects of State-Mandated Testing Programs on Teaching and Learning: Findings from a National Survey of Teachers.

TITLE Perceived Effects of State-Mandated Testing Programs on Teaching and Learning: Findings from a National Survey of Teachers. INSTITUTION National Board on Educational Testing and Public Policy, Chestnut Hill, MA. PUB DATE 2003-03-00 NOTE 151p. PUB TYPE Reports Research (143) EDRS PRICE EDRS Price MF01/PC07 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Elementary Secondary Education; *High Stakes Tests; National Surveys; *State Programs; *Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Surveys; *Teachers; *Test Use; Testing Programs IDENTIFIERS *Testing Effects

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