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Peer reviewedMadaus, George F.; Kellaghan, Thomas – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1993
Examines proposals to establish national test/testing system as administrative, policy mechanism to foster good teaching and learning, monitor student progress, help in college admission and employment decisions, and monitor progress toward national goals. Notes that history of testing as administrative mechanism suggests that linking of important…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, History, National Norms, Public Policy
Peer reviewedLissitz, Robert W.; Schafer, William D. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1993
Introduces special journal issue on policy-driven assessment in elementary and secondary schools by highlighting themes in the 13 articles in the issue and by posing questions related to new policies and testing practices that are being implemented in the schools. Also presents conjectures about state and national testing programs. (NB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, National Norms, Public Policy
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Educational Testing. – 1987
This report summarizes the 1985-86 results for three New York state examination programs--the elementary school Pupil Evaluation Program (PEP) and the high school Regents and Regents Competency Tests. Results on the PEP showed passing rates improved steadily over the last four years. About one-half of New York State's graduating seniors are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1978
The 1978 Wisconsin assessment program, involving students in grades 4, 8, and 12, focused upon: (1) state-developed tests referenced to state objectives for computation and everyday money and measurement skills; (2) the Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills: mathematics, reading, and language; (3) comparison of results of the 1976, 1977, and 1978…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Basic Skills, Computation
