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Definition washback effect in British English

washback effect noun

[singular] noun
/ˈwɒʃbæk ɪˌfekt/
1

the way that tests affect the classroom teaching that leads up to them

Example

This study investigates the washback effect of the high-stakes National Matriculation English Test within a Chinese high school.

Synonyms and related words
achievement test assessment benchmarking
Definition washback effect in British English