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Peer reviewedMehrens, William A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1984
The use of national achievement tests in schools can result in varying degrees of curricular match/mismatch with respect to local curricula. This article explores the types of mismatch which can occur, discusses the inferences made from test scores and their importance, and addresses some implications for the educational community. (EGS)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Problems
