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Peer reviewedBaglin, Roger F. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1988
G. Burket's criticisms regarding calculation and interpretation of group scores on norm-referenced tests are discussed. Burket and Baglin seem to agree on the existence of a problem in the calculation and interpretation of group scores on norm-referenced tests but disagree on the issue of that problem's causes and solutions. (TJH)
Descriptors: Group Testing, Norm Referenced Tests, Scores, Testing Problems
Bayless, David L.; Nix, Charles W. – 1979
The merits and hazards of minimum competency testing for the individual student or for student groups are discussed. Types of groups which lend themselves to group application and some important factors in determining the parameters of a group are discussed. Ten critical issues related to minimum competency testing are identified: (1) scope of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Cutting Scores, Difficulty Level, Elementary Secondary Education
