Assessment of Baseline Curriculum (ABC Tests) is a locally developed objectives-referenced assessment system that matches the Dallas Independent School System's Baseline Curriculum. Designed for instructional use and not for accountability, a major purpose of the ABC Test is to measure student attainment of objectives in the Mathematics and…

This handbook is designed to serve as a resource for Alaskan district-level administrators in charge of planning, implementing and monitoring districtwide student assessment programs. The information is divided into 10 chapters, including: (1) aligning assessment with curriculum and instruction; (2) planning an assessment program; (3)…

This pamphlet presents answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP). They include questions about the history of MEAP, its costs, subject coverage, test validity, the type of tests, administration of the tests, and use of MEAP results. (BW)

This study guide was specifically designed for individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in health education. The test covers eight subareas: (1) personal health; (2) nutrition; (3) human growth and development; (4) human sexuality and family living; (5) drugs; (6) safety, first aid, and emergency treatment; (7)…

This study guide is designed for individuals who are preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in social studies. The subareas of the test are: (1) historical development, behavioral science; (2) Georgia studies; (3) economics; (4) geography; (5) history; (6) American government; and (7) citizenship. This guide lists content…

Item specifications developed by the Arkansas Department of Education as part of the Minimum Performance Testing Program (MPT) appear in this document. Specifically, the social studies materials given to sixth-grade students on the MPT are included. The purpose of an item specification is to provide an overview of the general content and format of…

This manual contains the writing objectives and measurement specifications for grades 3, 5, and 9, for use by teachers and other educators responsible for pupil instruction, and for test development specialists involved with preparing the Texas Assessment of Basic Skills tests. The learning objectives are congruent with the "State Board of…

The mathematics learning objectives contained in this volume are congruent with the Texas "State Board of Education Rules for Curriculum" which outlines the rules Education Rules for Curriculum which outline the rules and procedures for implementation of Section 21.101 of the Texas Education Code. These objectives and the measurement…

The reading learning objectives contained in this volume are congruent with the Texas "State Board of Education Rules for Curriculum" which outlines the rules and procedures for implementation of Section 21.101 of the Texas Education Code. These objectives and the measurement specifications are provided for use by teachers and other…

This study guide is specifically designed for those individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in French language instruction. It covers four areas: (1) grammar; (2) usage; (3) history, geography, and literature; and (4) listening and oral skills. This guide provides prospective examinees with test content…

This study guide was designed for individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in German language instruction. The test is divided into four subareas: (1) grammar; (2) usage; (3) history, geography, and literature; and (4) listening and oral skills. This study guide includes a listing of the specific content…

Item specifications developed by the Arkansas Department of Education as part of the Minimum Performance Testing Program (MPT) appear in this document. Specifically, the social studies materials given to eighth-grade students on the MPT are reviewed. The purpose of an item specification is to provide an overview of the general content and format…

This study guide was specifically designed for individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in art. It contains content objectives for the TCT in art and a list of references, organized to correspond to the six individual subareas of the test. These areas include: (1) elements and principles of art; (2) drawing and…

This study guide is designed as an aid to individuals taking the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in communicative arts. Learning objectives are described for: (1) logical reasoning; (2) research; (3) written composition; (4) language; (5) communications media and careers; (6) literature; (7) reading; and (8) oral communications. Following…

This study guide is specifically designed for individuals preparing to take the Georgia Teacher Certification Test (TCT) in mathematics. The test covers seven subareas: (1) sets, numbers, numeration, operations, etc.; (2) geometry; (3) algebra; (4) trigonometry; (5) analysis and calculus; (6) probability and logic; and (7) measurement, relations,…