4.1.2 Parents’ concern about test
preparation for their children
In some contexts children must take a high-stakes
exam which includes an English language exam
to enter select secondary schools or universities.
When there are high-stakes exams involved, parents
often place a great deal of pressure on teachers by
articulating their concerns about their children’s test
performance. This specific pressure did not exist in
contexts lacking high-stakes English language exams
at secondary school level.