An Independent Auditing Mechanism for Testing.

Madaus, George F.

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ERIC Number: EJ445290

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Publication Date: 1992

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An Independent Auditing Mechanism for Testing.

Madaus, George F.

Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, v11 n1 p26-29,31 Spr 1992

The need for an independent mechanism that regulates, or audits, the testing enterprise is discussed along with a critique of current mechanisms for challenging a high-stakes test or its use and the need for independent auditing of the commercial test industry. Models for an auditing mechanism are reviewed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Accountability, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Models, Test Use, Testing Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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