Answer to Question #197850 in English for Royce

Question

When instruction narrowly focuses on what is assessed and other curriculum goals and content is neglected ,this is referred to as: (1)

A ‘Teach to pass’

B ‘Teach to the test’

C ‘Teach to progress’

D ‘Spot teaching’

Answer 1

B. Teach to the test

Teaching to the specific example of questions on a test may enhance test performance but not intensify performance within the greater scope. Teaching to particular test content, the examination items themselves would accordingly be a poor educational program.