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Braun, Henry I.; Mislevy, Robert – Phi Delta Kappan, 2005
Many of us have an intuitive understanding of physics that works surprisingly well to guide everyday action, but we would not attempt to send a rocket to the moon with it. Unfortunately, the authors argue, our policy makers are not as cautious when it comes to basing our school accountability system on intuitive test theory. Intuitive physics…
Descriptors: Testing Programs, Astronomy, Accountability, Physics
