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Shymansky, James A.; Chidsey, Jennifer L.; Henriques, Laura; Enger, Sandra; Yore, Larry D.; Wolfe, Edward W.; Jorgensen, Margaret – School Science and Mathematics, 1997
Describes the design of four science-performance tasks for grade 9 students and the relationship between their performance on those tasks and multiple-choice items on the Iowa Tests of Educational Development. The students and schools used to develop the tasks were not included in the verification sample. Contains 22 references. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Grade 9, High Schools, Multiple Choice Tests
Deeter, Thomas; Wilson, Morris – 1993
In their effort to provide quality programing for their diverse student body, the Des Moines Public Schools continually evaluate their teaching and student outcomes. This report presents results about student performance on the following tests: (1) Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS); (2) Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED); (3) American…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Advanced Placement Programs, Curriculum, Educational Assessment
Deeter, Thomas; Prine, Don – 1995
The Des Moines Public School System (Iowa) continually evaluates the process of teaching for learning. As part of this ongoing process, this report provides information to the Board of Directors and the public about the achievement of district students on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED), the…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, College Entrance Examinations, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Assessment