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Lyons, Douglas; Niblock, Andrew W. – Independent School, 2014
Independent schools are, for the most part, exempt from mandatory participation in standardized tests designed for state and federal comparisons, nor are they required to take part in comparative international assessments. The anxiety in the broader culture, however, is driving a growing interest among independent school parents (and prospective…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Educational Practices
Jones, Bernard G.; Gramenz, Gary W. – Spectrum, 1983
Describes procedure for combining Stanford Achievement Test items with local supplementary items to measure individual and aggregate student performance in mathematics. Two reports are generated from the test results: a diagnostic report of student mastery of each objective and an overall score. (TE)
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Item Analysis, Item Banks
Jolly, S. Jean; And Others – 1982
This document contains five papers describing the customization of the achievement testing program for Palm Beach County (Florida) Schools. They are as follows: "Customized Achievement Testing Programs" (S. Jean Jolly); "Using the Rasch Model to Develop Curriculum-Referenced Norms" (R. Robert Rentz); "Matching Standardized…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Testing
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Jolly, S. Jean; Gramenz, Gary W. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1984
A norm-referenced achievement test, in combination with supplementary items, can be used to produce norm-referenced data as well as objective-referenced data. The experiences of the Palm Beach County (Florida) school district in developing and using such a test are described. (EGS)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Item Analysis