This report presents the results of a survey of state directors of special education from the 50 regular states and 6 unique states, which examined several aspects of state-level educational accountability systems and their inclusion of students with disabilities. Specific sections address: students with disabilities and standards-based reform;…

This book is a practical guide for assessing the intended learning outcomes of classroom instruction. It is based on the premise that assessment of student achievement plays a vital role in instruction and that the main goal of assessment is to improve learning. The new title of this sixth edition reflects a shift from major concern with classroom…

In the rush to implement world-class standards supported by systems of accountability in public schools, education leaders have compromised the educational future of Hispanic students by making high-stakes decisions based on inaccurate and inadequate testing information. State policies often require that Hispanic students be assessed in English…

This document provides basic information about the Statewide Student Assessment System in New Mexico. There are four components of the Statewide Student Assessment System that are guided by the State Department of Education. Each component serves a specific purpose and targets specific grade levels. The purpose of the reading assessment of grades…

This summary report provides information about three of New Mexico's statewide assessments in 1997-1998. In spring 1998, the CTBS5/Terra Nova Survey Plus achievement test was administered to approximately 65,000 students in grades 4, 6, and 8 as part of the New Mexico Achievement Assessment Program. With three exceptions, the median national…

The reorganization of the administrative structure and functions of the Cincinnati Public School System is described in relation to the system's research and development functions. Organizational changes and their results are discussed. (MH)

This article describes the results of a three-year investigation into cheating by school personnel. The goals of this research were to measure the prevalence of cheating by teachers and administrators and to analyze the factors that predict cheating. Using data on test scores and student records from the Chicago Public Schools, the authors…

Testing includes all the things teachers do to assess the learning progress of their students and to diagnose their learning difficulties. Most teachers can develop whatever tools they need to assess student progress, but, if teachers are to test rigorously and frequently, they must be given adequate time to evaluate students individually,…

Recent emphasis on stricter educational accountability measures has resulted in a profusion of educational and psychological tests available in today's market. This ERIC Digest has been prepared to meet educators' needs to find information about tests quickly and easily. Three resources discussed are the Test Collection database, the Mental…

Some of the results of the first-round testing in science of the National Assessment of Educational Progress are mentioned. (DT) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Overview).

The study reported here attempted to discover by employing different geographical techniques at which stages certain abilities - generalization and comparability - develop in children. (Author)

Outlines the purposes of pretests and considerations in their construction. (JR)

For a teacher striving to make the most efficient use of time in math class, this study advocates the use of answer keys by the students as an effective method for facilitating rapid growth in math skills and for aiding in retention of what has been learned. (Editor)

American youngsters don't know as much science as they did three to four years ago, the National Assessment of Educational Progress finds. (Editor) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Trends).