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Peer reviewedIverson, Grace – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1984
In 1982, Lansing (Michigan) Public Schools took the stance that their low Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores were not reflective of what their students really knew and that, with some short- and long-range planning, scores would improve dramatically. The districtwide effort is briefly described here. (BW)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Public Support
Download full textEads, Gerald M., II; And Others – 1986
The purpose of this research was to develop and test a method of identifying groups of students participating in a mandated statewide norm-referenced testing program who have undergone highly specific training in preparation for, or coaching during, test administration. The implementation of the analysis procedure was intended not only to identify…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Goodness of Fit, Grade 11, Grade 4
