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Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L.; And Others – American Journal of Education, 1982
Outlines four limitations inherent in using a minimum competency test to determine eligibility for a high school diploma and, in some jurisdictions, to determine advance to the next grade. Discusses the appropriate uses of testing in an overall program.(MP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Error of Measurement, Minimum Competency Testing, Research Problems
Download full textLinn, Robert L. – 2000
Assessment and accountability have played prominent roles in many reform efforts during the past 50 years. This digest reviews features of assessment and accountability that influence the trustworthiness of information provided and impacts educational practices and student learning. It discusses reform based on assessment and accountability,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Educational Change
Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L. – Educational Researcher, 2000
Assessment and accountability have played prominent roles in many reform efforts during the past 50 years. Reviews features of assessment and accountability that influence the trustworthiness of information provided and impact educational practices and student learning. Discusses reform based on assessment and accountability, describes salient…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Educational Change
Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L. – Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2001
Reviews features of assessment and accountability that influence the trustworthiness of information provided and impact educational practices and student learning. Discusses reform based on assessment and accountability, describes salient features in reform efforts, and makes suggestions for assessment and accountability systems. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Educational Change
Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1978
Political and educational consequences of standard setting for criterion-referenced tests are discussed. Suggestions for setting standards are given. (JKS)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Criterion Referenced Tests, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria
