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Download full textYoung, John W.; Holtzman, Steven; Steinberg, Jonathan – Educational Testing Service, 2011
In this research investigation of score comparability for language minority students (English language learners [ELLs] and former English language learners), we examined 3 indicators of score comparability (reliability, internal test structure, and differential item functioning) for 4th and 8th grade students who took the NCLB-mandated content…
Descriptors: Language Minorities, Second Language Learning, Grade 8, Minority Group Students
Tyler, Linda – Educational Testing Service, 2011
Since 2006, the National Education Association (NEA) and Educational Testing Service (ETS) have been working collaboratively to support teacher candidates in preparing for "The Praxis Series"[TM] of teacher licensure assessments, currently used in 41 states and territories. Their focus has been particularly targeted to assisting minority…
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Minority Group Teachers, Diversity (Faculty), Intervention
Stone, Elizabeth; Cook, Linda – Educational Testing Service, 2009
Research studies have shown that a smaller percentage of students with learning disabilities participate in state assessments than do their peers without learning disabilities. Furthermore, there is almost always a performance gap between these groups of students on these assessments. It is important to evaluate whether a performance gap on a…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, State Standards, Educational Testing, Science Tests
Gitomer, Drew H. – Educational Testing Service, 2007
The past eight years have seen an unprecedented level of education policy activity focused on issues of teacher quality. Policies have been developed at federal, state, and institutional levels, and include increased institutional reporting of teacher candidates' test scores, the mandate for Highly Qualified Teachers (HQT) in the No Child Left…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Education Programs, Federal Legislation, Educational Testing
