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Filby, Nikola N.; Dishaw, Marilyn – 1975
Achievement tests that are maximally sensitive to effective instruction in reading and mathematics for grades 2 and 5 were developed and refined. Important considerations regarding the tests' validity were: its coverage of instructional content (opportunity to learn), and its reactivity to instruction. Student ability must be minimally related to…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests
Filby, Nikola N.; Dishaw, Marilyn – 1976
Major analyses of the achievement tests used in the Beginning Teacher Evaluation Study were conducted to determine test reactivity to instruction. Reading and mathematics tests were administered to second and fifth grade children. Classroom teachers' records were examined to determine the amount of opportunity students had to learn the content…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests
