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The Effects of High-Stakes Testing on Elementary School Art, Music, and Physical Education.

Authors :
Graham, George
Wilkins, Jesse L. M.
Westfall, Sarah
Parker, Suzanne
Fraser, Rob
Tembo, Mark
Source :
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Oct 2002 73(8):51-54.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Investigated the impact of high stakes testing on Virginia's elementary school art, music, and physical education (AMPE). Principal surveys indicated wide variation in the time allocated for AMPE taught by specialists, and few schools changed the amount of time allocated from the previous year. Overall, time allocated to AMPE did not seem to relate to success or failure on the Virginia Standards of Learning tests. (SM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0730-3084
Volume :
73
Issue :
8
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ658357
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research