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Merrill, Beverly; Peterson, Sarah – 1986
When the Mesa, Arizona Public Schools initiated an ambitious writing instruction program in 1978, two assessments based on student writing samples were developed. The first is based on a ninth grade proficiency test. If the student does not pass the test, high school remediation is provided. After 1987, students must pass this test in order to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Graduation Requirements, Holistic Evaluation
Gross, Susan; Stevenson, Jose W. – Spectrum, 1986
Presents the preliminary results of a comparison of Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) and conventional testing of English competency for students with limited English proficiency. The CAT procedure, which uses computers and a measurement theory known as Item Response Theory (IRT), provides several benefits that traditional paper and pencil…
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Testing
