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Peer reviewedTindal, Gerald; And Others – Journal of Educational Research, 1985
This study examined the test-retest reliability and criterion validity of basal mastery tests of three commercial reading series. Results indicated that reliability and validity of the test varied among and within instruments. Implications for developing and using basal mastery tests are discussed. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Education, Mastery Tests
Peer reviewedBarta, Maryann B.; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1976
Problems which arise when criterion referenced test results are used to evaluate the effects of an elementary school reading program are discussed. Topics include: alternative methods of analyzing test results, sensitivity of the instrument to program outcomes, and comparison of criterion referenced and norm referenced achievement test data.…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Comparative Analysis, Criterion Referenced Tests, Intermediate Grades
