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Lembke, Erica S.; Stecker, Pamela M. – Center on Instruction, 2007
One of the best methods of formative assessment in academic areas and a method that exemplifies the characteristics of good measures is Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM; Deno, 1985). Developed at the University of Minnesota in the early 1970's, CBM has been researched in academic areas including mathematics computation, concepts, and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Based Assessment, Formative Evaluation, Mathematics Education, Educational Research
Torardi, Mary Montag – 1985
This report describes the procedures used to construct and validate the Standardized Test of Computer Literacy (STCL), a criterion-referenced instrument designed to assess students' computer literacy. Following a statement of the study problem and purpose, a description of the study methodology outlines the use of a 12-step model for development…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Competence, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education
Green, Donald Ross; Yen, Wendy M. – 1984
Basic skills tests in which measurement of growth is defined in the context of national norms are discussed. An integral part of the construction of norms is the production of a trait or ability score which is normed. Test publishers define a multidimensional trait by including items which measure it. The trait as a construct is a distinct…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Construct Validity