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National tests and the wellbeing of primary school pupils: new evidence from the UK.
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Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice . Oct-Dec 2021, Vol. 28 Issue 5/6, p507-544. 38p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- There is growing concern about the mental wellbeing of young people, including how this is related to national tests. This is a particularly important policy issue in England, where it is claimed that the end of primary Key Stage 2 tests cause schools, pupils and teachers stress. I investigate this issue using data from the Millennium Cohort Study, comparing the wellbeing of pupils in England (measured around the point they are sitting their Key Stage 2 tests) to the rest of the UK (where Key Stage 2 tests are not taken). No evidence is found that the Key Stage 2 tests in England is associated with lower levels of happiness, enjoyment of school, self-esteem or children's mental wellbeing. Likewise, no evidence is found that children who are happier, more self-confident or with higher levels of wellbeing obtain higher Key Stage 2 test scores. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MENTAL health
*SELF-esteem
*WELL-being
*TEST anxiety
*HAPPINESS
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0969594X
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 5/6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154439160
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0969594X.2021.1929829