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Ability Measurement: Uses, Consequences, and Controversies.

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Wigdor, Alexandra K. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1982

This synopsis of the Committee on Ability Testing report (see ED 213 770 and ED 213 771) discusses recent controversy over testing limitations, test fairness, admissions testing, test disclosure, and test use in public schools to improve substandard performance. (CM)

Descriptors: Ability, Advisory Committees, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations

Plain Talk About Standardized Tests. Research Report.

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Ward, James G.; Gould, Jewell C. – 1980

This handbook, in two parts, constitutes a manual prepared by the American Federation of Teachers, for improving teachers' use of standardized tests. Part I outlines basic concepts and issues surrounding standardized testing for teachers, parents and school administrators. The terms norm-referenced tests, criterion referenced tests, minimum…

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education