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Jim Bagley, principal of West High School, opened the morning paper before starting to work for the day. He read that East High School, the other secondary school in a large suburban community, scored higher on the Pre-Scholastic Achievement Test (Pre-SAT) than did West high. The story Jim read noted that East High scored third in the state while West High scored seventh. The principal from East High was quoted as saying, "We're very pleased with our test scores. They certainly show the public that we're doing a good job."Jim was concerned about the public's reaction to such a story and vowed to find a way to improve standardized test scores at West High.
As test time rolled around again, Mr. Bagley had a plan. In past years, all of West High students were notified of and allowed to take the Pre-SAT, and many of them did. This time Mr. Bagley and the school counselor went to all of the advanced placement classes to announce that the test would be offered. No one else was told about the test.
Mr. Bagley was pleased on test day as most of the school's "best and brightest" were there, but few others. Today, Jim Bagley opens the paper and reads the headlines: "West High Is Best In State." Discuss some of the issues brought forth in the case, including reporting and interpreting standardized test scores.
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