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Poggio, John P.; And Others – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1986
This article discusses the range of validation studies conducted in Kansas in examining the validity of the National Teachers' Examination as a certification test for that state. It is argued that the validation of certification tests calls for a wider range of studies than typically are undertaken. (JAZ)
Descriptors: Job Analysis, Minimum Competency Testing, National Competency Tests, Scaling

Rudner, Lawrence M. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1988
State directors of teacher certification and testing provided updated data (reports, press clippings, manuals, legislative hearings, and validity studies) in April 1987 describing their testing programs and the latest passing rates. Twenty-seven states have admissions testing programs, and 44 have certification testing programs. It is unclear…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Program Evaluation, State Programs

Cross, Lawrence H. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1985
Before using the National Teacher Examinations (NTE) for teacher certification, states are required to conduct a state-wide validity study. This paper describes approaches used in 35 studies for 18 states to establish (NTE) content validity through curriculum and job relatedness and to establish minimum performance standards. (BS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Standard Setting (Scoring), Standardized Tests

Lehmann, Irvin J.; Phillips, S. E. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1987
Based on a survey of teacher competency testing practices in all the states, the authors provide an analysis of what areas are covered in teacher tests, which tests are used, and how the tests are used in both current and planned state teacher testing programs. (Author/BS)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Higher Education, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Minimum Competency Testing

Popham, James W. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1985
Testing teachers for recertification to ensure that all certified teachers and administrators can read and write adequately is supported. Insofar as possible, tests must be developed and used in ways that are not demeaning to educational professionals. Recertification testing may recapture public support for education, which has seriously eroded.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education

Turlington, Ralph D. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1985
Testing programs enacted by the state legislature are changing and improving Florida's educational system in five areas: (1) setting standards for students; (2) making schools more accountable; (3) creating growth through competiton; (4) evaluating educational programs; and (5) assuring the competency of educators. (BS)
Descriptors: Accountability, Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Competition