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Robertson, Gary J. – 1989
The development of procedures by which test publishers can screen individual purchasers to minimize the possibility of test misuse is described. The Test User Qualifications Working Group (TUQWoG), an outgrowth of the Joint Committee on Testing Practices, was formed to address the prevention of test misuse through improved methods of screening…
Descriptors: Examiners, Experimenter Characteristics, Measurement Techniques, Qualifications
Peer reviewedDiamond, Esther E.; Fremer, John – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1989
The Joint Committee on Testing Practices has completed the "Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education," which is meant for the public and focuses on the proper use of tests in education--admissions, educational assessment and diagnosis, and student placement. The Code separately addresses test developers' and users' roles. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Evaluation Utilization, Examiners, Scoring
Download full textGardner, Eric – 1989
Five of the common misuses of tests are reviewed: (1) acceptance of the test title as an accurate and complete description of the variable being measured (failure to examine the manual and the items carefully to know the specific aspects to be tested can result in misuse through selection of an inappropriate test for a particular purpose or…
Descriptors: Error of Measurement, Evaluation Problems, Examiners, Scoring
Nelson, Jacqueline – 1986
Inclusion of oral exams as a regular part of the school-based testing program has the advantages of providing motivation to learn oral skills, oral testing experience, additional opportunities for students to perform well, and improved relationships with students. However, logistical problems can be substantial. Adequate time for and efficient…
Descriptors: Examiners, Interviews, Language Tests, Learning Motivation
May, Richard D. – 1981
This guide is intended to help teachers administer tests to adult students so that the students achieve the highest possible test results. The booklet is divided into five sections. The first section reminds the teacher of the various differences in and needs of the adult learner, while the second section gives some tips on how to conduct a…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Students, Check Lists, Examiners
Lunz, Mary E.; And Others – 1989
A method for understanding and controlling the multiple facets of an oral examination (OE) or other judge-intermediated examination is presented and illustrated. This study focused on determining the extent to which the facets model (FM) analysis constructs meaningful variables for each facet of an OE involving protocols, examiners, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Difficulty Level, Evaluators, Examiners
