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Peer reviewedHaney, Walt; Fowler, Clarke; Wheelock, Anne; Bebell, Damian; Malec, Nicole – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 1999
Using data from state and academic reports, an independent committee of researchers has evaluated the Massachusetts Teacher Tests. Scores are found to be highly unreliable, and the tests are found to contain questionable content. Suspending use of the tests is recommended. (SLD)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, State Programs, Teacher Evaluation
