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The Use, Relevance, and Appropriateness of Tests for Educational Decision Making. Final Report.
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Fyans, Leslie J., Jr. – 1980
The increasing use of educational tests to establish the accountability, credibility, and viability of educational programs is paralleled with increasing criticism of the "accountability through testing" philosophy. To analyze the relevancy and appropriateness of tests for educational decision making at the school district level, three…
Descriptors: Accountability, Achievement Tests, Decision Making, Educational Testing