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Peer reviewedMcGaw, Barry – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1985
A variety of methods are used to assess secondary school seniors in Australia to determine college admission: locally-developed achievement tests in curricular subjects; external achievement tests; and general aptitude tests, such as the Australian Scholastic Aptitude Tests. Testing problems include aggregating and rescaling of scores. (GDC)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Educational Assessment, Foreign Countries, Grade 12
Peer reviewedRogers, W. Todd – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1979
The British Columbia Learning Assessment Program is a province-wide program designed to aid in decision-making processes about curriculum revisions; preservice teacher education and in-service programs; resource allocations; and future research needs; and to inform various publics of educational attainment. The article provides an overview of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedCarlson, Dale – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1979
The evolution of the California Assessment Program from its legislative origins in 1961 is discussed. The following topics are included: history; analysis and reporting of results; program impact; program assessment; and future changes in emphasis. (MH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Change Strategies, Educational Assessment
