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Zakariya, Sally Banks – American School Board Journal, 1984
Adopting a new series of tests can raise student test scores. Scores can also be inflated by ensuring certain students do not take specific tests or by not counting some scores. Dramatic rises in standardized scores are likely to be accompanied by skepticism. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Scores
Savage, David – American School Board Journal, 1984
Higher elementary student scores on standardized tests do not mean educational improvement. Scores can be affected by teaching "to" the test, coaching on test taking, and skewed norms. Test scores have been declining at the secondary level. Included is a discussion of secondary tests. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Scores
Anderson, Scarvia B. – American School Board Journal, 1981
Describes types of tests, types of student responses required, ways to interpret tests, and the major test developers. (WD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Responses, Standardized Tests, Teacher Made Tests
