test-based accountability

Test-based accountability is a system that measures the performance of schools and educators primarily through students’ standardized test scores. It holds schools responsible for student achievement, often using test results to evaluate success or identify areas needing improvement. The goal is to ensure schools focus on student learning and to make informed decisions about accountability, funding, and interventions. While it aims to motivate progress, critics argue it may narrow curriculum focus or overlook other important educational aspects. Overall, it’s a way to use measurable student outcomes to guide educational improvements.