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Betebenner, D. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2009
Annual student achievement data derived from state assessment programs have led to widespread enthusiasm for statistical models suitable for longitudinal analysis. The current policy environment's adherence to high stakes accountability vis-a-vis No Child Left Behind (NCLB)'s universal proficiency mandate has fostered an impoverished view of what…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Longitudinal Studies, Models, Student Improvement
Polikoff, Morgan S. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2010
Standards-based reform, as codified by the No Child Left Behind Act, relies on the ability of assessments to accurately reflect the learning that takes place in U.S. classrooms. However, this property of assessments--their instructional sensitivity--is rarely, if ever, investigated by test developers, states, or researchers. In this paper, the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Psychometrics, Accountability, Teaching Methods