what is the purpose of high stakes testing
A driving test is a high-stakes test: Without passing the test, the test taker cannot obtain a driver's license. A high-stakes test is a test with important consequences for the test taker.Passing has important benefits, such as a high school diploma, a scholarship, or a license to practice a profession. Sometimes a high-stakes test is tied to a controversial reward. 2  For example, some people may want a high-school diploma to represent the verified acquisition of specific skills or knowledge, and therefore use a high-stakes assessment to deny a diploma to anyone who cannot perform the necessary skills.