"Low-stakes tests” are used for measuring academic achievements, identifying learning problems, or informing instructional adjustments, among others. The difference between high-stakes and low-stakes tests is not its form (its design), but the function of the test (how the results are used). For example, if the test is used for determining if the student is ready for advancement to the next grade or not, it does not matter if the test is a multiple-choice exam, an oral exam, or an essay exam, it will still be considered a high-stakes test. Low-stakes exams usually carry no significant or public consequences. The results often only matter to an individual teacher or student.