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Confusing the Messenger with the Message: A Response to Bolon.
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Willson, Victor L.; Kellow, Thomas – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2002
Agrees with the conclusions of C. Bolon about the relationship between per capita income and school mean grade mathematics grade 10 scores on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment but takes issue with the methodology, considering it inadequate to support the conclusions. (SLD)
Descriptors: High School Students, High Schools, Income, Mathematics Tests
Reactions to Bolon's "Significance of Test-based Ratings for Metropolitan Boston Schools."
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Michelson, Stephan – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2002
Raises concerns about the procedures used and conclusions drawn in C. Bolon's article on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System 10th grade mathematics tests. Bolon's conclusions do not follow from his data, as described. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evaluation Utilization, High School Students, High Schools