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Download full textBessemer, David W.; Spencer, Mary L. – 1975
As part of the development of a functional literacy test for fourth through eigth grade children in Title I compensatory education programs, this report defines functional literacy for children and enumerates criteria for evaluating existing tests. Criteria for selection of a test include: (1) content, empirical, and construct validity; (2)…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Compensatory Education, Computation
Peer reviewedWiley, David E. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1979
Title I Evaluation models using uniform procedures and data collection for state and national comparisons are interpreted as federal endorsement of basic, common competencies in reading and mathematics. Basic competencies, content homogeneity, conversion methodology, and validity of the evaluation are discussed. (MH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Compensatory Education
