This book provides research-based recommendations about how state policy, local schools, and district administration can support more challenging instruction in the context of mandated district, state, and national standardized testing.

William A. Firestone, Roberta Y. Schorr, Lora F. Monfils

Contents: Preface. W.A. Firestone, R.Y. Schorr, Introduction. R.Y. Schorr, S. Bulgar, J.S. Razze, L.F. Monfils, W.A. Firestone, Teaching Mathematics and Science. L.F. Monfils, W.A. Firestone, J.E. Hicks, M.C. Martinez, R.Y. Schorr, G. Camilli, Teaching to the Test. W.A. Firestone, L.F. Monfils, R.Y. Schorr, J.E. Hicks, M.C. Martinez, Pressure and Support. W.A. Firestone, L.F. Monfils, M. Hayes, T. Polovsky, M.C. Martinez, J.E. Hicks, The Principal, Test Preparation, and Educational Reform. K. Bulkley, J. Fairman, M.C. Martinez, The District and Test Preparation. G. Camilli, L.F. Monfils, Test Scores and Equity. R.Y. Schorr, W.A. Firestone, Conclusion. Appendices: Methods. Teacher Questionnaire. Principal Interview Guide. Teacher Interview Guide. Coding Scheme. Codes for Classroom Observation Data.