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Hanson, Ralph A.; Schutz, Richard E. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1986
The use of standardized achievement tests as the primary criterion measures in the evaluation of basic skills programs has been criticized. In a comparative study of three types of tests, this article examines the major issue behind this criticism. (Author/JAZ)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods