Which of the following results do advocates of statewide standardized testing argue will be positive outcomes of the testing?

a) Increased emphasis on the education of gifted students
b) Increased student performance and more time teaching subjects tested
c) A holistic approach to testing a student's social skills, flexible thinking, and creativity
d) Integration of all learning styles and teaching styles into the curricula

Ans: b) Increased student performance and more time teaching subjects tested