FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K-12 Practice Test

What critical perspective did the PASE v. Hannon case bring to educational testing?

1. That all tests are valid measures of intelligence

2. That tests should be culturally responsive

3. That tests have no impact on educational decisions

4. That testing methods should remain unchanged

The correct answer is: That tests should be culturally responsive

The PASE v. Hannon case highlighted the importance of ensuring that educational tests are culturally responsive. This perspective emerged from concerns that standardized tests often reflect the cultural background of the dominant group, potentially disadvantaging students from diverse cultural backgrounds. As a result, the case underscored the need for testing practices to be sensitive to cultural differences, which can affect student performance and interpretation of test results. By advocating for culturally responsive testing, the case aims to promote fairness in educational assessments, ensuring that all students, regardless of their cultural or linguistic background, are evaluated in a manner that accurately reflects their abilities and knowledge. This approach seeks to reduce bias in testing and improve the equity of educational opportunities.