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Willis, John A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1990
The Learning Outcome Testing Program of the West Virginia Department of Education is designed to provide public school teachers/administrators with test questions matching learning outcomes. The approach, software selection, results of pilot tests with teachers in 13 sites, and development of test items for item banks are described. (SLD)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education

Rudman, Herbert C. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1987
Possible future practices in testing are discussed, with a critique of current educational measurement. As standardized achievement tests are used for wide-ranging purposes, there will be increasing reliance on item response theory and national item banks. A national system of monitoring development and use of tests will probably emerge. (SLD)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Testing, Educational Trends