Yes, something that lets students avoid practicing critical thinking and puts additional burdens on what’s already a hard job for teachers will lead to less overall student achievement

It's like the boot analogy. A poor man buys cheap new boots for $50 every 6 months. Rich guy buys high-quality boots 1x for $150 that last several years. If you have the money, you can save money. If you don't, you pay more in taxes for lesser goods. The poor don't get ahead.