An Analysis of Published Tests of Writing Proficiency.

Stiggins, Richard J.; Bridgeford, Nancy J.

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Publication Date: 1983

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An Analysis of Published Tests of Writing Proficiency.

Stiggins, Richard J.; Bridgeford, Nancy J.

Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, v2 n1 p6-10 Spr 1983

This review, with profiles of 51 available writing/language usage tests from most major test publishing companies, provides technical information on the tests, the evolution of test characteristics, the tests' role as writing samples, and issues in psychometric quality. Published objective writing tests are changing in important and positive ways. (Author/CM)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Objective Tests, Psychometrics, Test Construction, Test Reviews, Test Use, Writing Evaluation, Writing Skills

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