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Peer reviewedMehrens, William A. – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 1998
Examines the purposes of large-scale assessment programs, outlines the dangers and benefits of these assessments, considers the research evidence about the consequences of assessment, discusses how to evaluate assessment quality, and presents some ideas about the variables that influence the probabilities for good and bad assessment. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Download full textOffice of National Drug Control Policy, 2006
Published twice a year and distributed nationwide, "Strategies for Success" keeps readers informed about events and developments in the field of drug testing. It reports the latest research findings on the effectiveness of drug testing as a tool for reducing substance abuse. Each issue also provides a wealth of guidance and resources on…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Testing Programs, Program Costs
