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Baron, Patricia; Sireci, Stephen G.; Slater, Sharon C. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2021
Since the No Child Left Behind Act (No Child Left Behind [NCLB], 2001) was enacted, the Bookmark method has been used in many state standard setting studies (Karantonis and Sireci; Zieky, Perie, and Livingston). The purpose of the current study is to evaluate the criticism that when panelists are presented with data during the Bookmark standard…
Descriptors: State Standards, Standard Setting, Evaluators, Training
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Evans, Carla M.; Lyons, Susan – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2017
The purpose of this study was to test methods that strengthen the comparability claims about annual determinations of student proficiency in English language arts, math, and science (Grades 3-12) in the New Hampshire Performance Assessment of Competency Education (NH PACE) pilot project. First, we examined the literature in order to define…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Language Arts, Mathematics Achievement, Science Achievement
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Bandalos, Deborah L. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2004
Recent implementation of Nebraska's Standards-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) introduced a unique opportunity to examine the benefits and drawbacks of a teacher-led state assessment system. STARS is unique among state assessment systems in that statewide tests are replaced by locally developed assessments designed by…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Testing Programs, State Standards, Academic Standards
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Plake, Barbara S.; Impara, James C.; Buckendahl, Chad W. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2004
Nebraska districts use different strategies for measuring student performance on the state's content standards. District assessments differ in type and technical quality. Six quality criteria were endorsed by the state. These criteria cover content and curricular validity, fairness, and appropriateness of score interpretations. District assessment…
Descriptors: Portfolios Assessment, Criteria, School Districts, Evaluation Methods
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Roschewski, Pat – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2004
Nebraska's approach to standards, assessment, and accountability, the School-based Teacher-led Assessment and Reporting System (STARS) is based upon local control and the belief that classrooms and teachers must be at the heart of student learning and accountability. STARS relies on locally-developed assessment systems to accurately measure and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Teacher Role