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Kingston, Neal; Nash, Brooke – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2011
An effect size of about 0.70 (or 0.40-0.70) is often claimed for the efficacy of formative assessment, but is not supported by the existing research base. More than 300 studies that appeared to address the efficacy of formative assessment in grades K-12 were reviewed. Many of the studies had severely flawed research designs yielding…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Formative Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Effect Size
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Wise, Steven L.; Plake, Barbara S. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1989
Research dealing with the administration of tests via computer is reviewed. Several issues related to computerized testing are discussed, and areas in need of additional research are identified. The focus is on education-related ability and achievement testing; psychological tests and computer-based simulations are not addressed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Achievement Tests, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education