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Direct linkJonson, Jessica L.; Trantham, Pamela; Usher-Tate, Betty Jean – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2019
One of the substantive changes in the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing was the elevation of fairness in testing as a foundational element of practice in addition to validity and reliability. Previous research indicates that testing practices often do not align with professional standards and guidelines. Therefore, to raise…
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Intelligence Tests
Peer reviewedJaeger, Richard M. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1990
Means of establishing standards for teacher certification tests are discussed. Focus is on the requirements and implications of the 1985 "Standards for Educational and Psychological Tests" and the 1978 "Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures" that apply to the establishment of teacher certification test standards.…
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Guidelines, Higher Education, Licensing Examinations (Professions)
Ho, Andrew D. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2007
State test score trends are widely interpreted as indicators of educational improvement. To validate these interpretations, state test score trends are often compared to trends on other tests such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). These comparisons raise serious technical and substantive concerns. Technically, the most…
Descriptors: Test Results, Educational Improvement, National Competency Tests, Measures (Individuals)
Harris, William G. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2006
Some of the challenges that test publishers face in constructing educational assessments that meet high technical quality as prescribed in the "Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing" (AERA, APA, NCME, 1999) are examined. Federal educational initiatives are used to illustrate demands on technical quality that challenge the efforts of…
Descriptors: Standards, Educational Testing, Psychological Testing, Educational Assessment
Sireci, Stephen G.; Parker, Polly – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2006
The psychometric literature is replete with comprehensive discussions of test validity, test validation, and the characteristics of quality assessment programs. The most authoritative source for guidance regarding sound test development and evaluation practices is the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. However, the Standards are…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Test Validity, Educational Testing, Psychological Testing
Peer reviewedEducational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1992
Eight criteria developed by the National Forum on Assessment (Washington, DC) as guidelines for evaluating existing and proposed assessment systems at any level are listed. Criteria call for clear definitions and fair assessments to assist educators and policymakers in improving instruction. Continuous review and improvement are recommended. (SLD)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Definitions, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement
