ERIC Number: ED280878
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Sep
Pages: 45
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Language Arts Program Analysis of Grade 8, Stanford Achievement Test (SAT), Advanced Level, and Grade 10 Stanford Test of Academic Skills (TASK), Level 1. Fall 1984 and 1985 Administrations.
Hawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. Office of Instructional Services.
This report summarizes the results of the 1984 and 1985 administrations of the following tests in Hawaii: (1) the grade 8 Stanford Achievement Test (SAT), Advanced Level, 6th edition, of the Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Spelling, and Language Subtests; and (2) the grade 10 Stanford Test of Academic Skills (TASK), Level 1, 6th edition of the Reading and English subtests. The test results are used to assess students' performance. The test results show that students in Hawaii do slightly better each year, but their performance is below the national norm. The report identifies specific areas of strengths and weaknesses, discusses implications of the test results, and suggests recommendations for improving instructional programs. The report also provides a model for the analysis of test results as part of a district and/or school's curriculum assessment and improvement process. Appendices contain: (1) grade 8 test item matches for the vocabulary, reading comprehension, spelling, and language subtests; (2) grade 10 test item matches for the reading and English subtests; and (3) performance expectations not addressed for grades 8 and 10. (JAZ)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Behavioral Objectives, Content Validity, Educational Assessment, Grade 10, Grade 8, Instructional Improvement, Language Skills, Reading Comprehension, Secondary Education, Spelling, Standardized Tests, State Programs, Test Interpretation, Test Items, Test Norms, Vocabulary Skills
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Hawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. Office of Instructional Services.
Identifiers - Location: Hawaii
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Stanford Achievement Tests
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