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Ability Measurement: Uses, Consequences, and Controversies.
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Wigdor, Alexandra K. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1982
This synopsis of the Committee on Ability Testing report (see ED 213 770 and ED 213 771) discusses recent controversy over testing limitations, test fairness, admissions testing, test disclosure, and test use in public schools to improve substandard performance. (CM)
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