Administrators

=Administrators' Perspectives= //(Please add a Pro or Con: edit the text by clicking the **Edit** tab in the top right corner, making changes on the page, and then clicking the **Save** button in the tool bar.)//

**Pros**

 * gives administrators an idea of whether or not their teachers are following prescribed curriculum
 * helps administrators create a 3 year plan (or long term plan) for the school
 * helps administrators fulfill their obligation to the achievement contract they have with the government
 * positive results reflect well on teaching and learning in their schools
 * administrators can use positive results as a recruitment tool (particularly in the independent school system)

**Cons**

 * creates a toxic climate for staff and students
 * creates a nightmare for administrators to get computer lab ready for students, (Examples:"shortcuts" to government testing sites need to be placed on desktops, all computers must be working, computer lab schedule must be changed to accommodate testing,)
 * during computer component of testing, (which is given by administrators), administrators must be techno-savvy to troubleshoot possible network and hardware problems
 * puts administrators in an awkward position between government, parents and staff where they sometimes feel like they have to choose side
 * further alienates the principals from the teachers. Does NOT support a collaborative environment.
 * have to contact the parents who have signed letters (teacher union letters) requesting that their child be exempt from writing the FSAs