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Peer reviewedMehrens, William A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1986
The President of the National Council on Measurement in Education replies to his critics. He argues that the concept of measurement error should not be used to make cut-scores more valid and that grade point averages have not been demonstrated to be valid indicators of teachers' subject matter competence. (LMO)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Grade Point Average, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Measurement Objectives
