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VanLeirsburg, Peggy – 1991
Since 1915, the movement to test reading ability has grown in importance and pervasiveness. Testing is relied on to offer quantitative information, to determine the usefulness of instructional approaches, and to help ensure accountability. The demand for tests arose during the period from 1990 to 1992 when school became compulsory and educators…
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Tests
