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Anderhalter, O. F. – 1960
The cautions needed for correctly interpreting grade equivalent scores are presented simply, for persons who are not statisticians. Four potential limitations of grade equivalent scores are summarized. (1) Comparisons across grades are of little value when the subject content is not the same; for example, sixth grade American history is not…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade Equivalent Scores
