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West Virginia Department of Education, 2023
The purpose of educational assessments is to provide an academic check-up and to give educators, parents, students, and policymakers valuable feedback about students' academic strengths, areas that need improvement, how well they are progressing toward college and career readiness, and the effectiveness of the state's educational system. This…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Standardized Tests, Testing Accommodations, Student Evaluation
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Diamond, Arthur M., Jr.; Medewitz, Jeanette N. – Journal of Economic Education, 1990
Analyzes data from the National Assessment of Economic Education Survey using data envelopment analysis. Determines whether high school economics classes in the Developmental Economic Education Program (DEEP) produce higher achievement levels than non-DEEP classes. Calculates technical efficiency of DEEP and non-DEEP classes. Reports results…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economics Education, National Competency Tests, Program Effectiveness
Diaz, Alicia; Lord, Joan – Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2005
This report, Focusing on Student Performance Through Accountability, shows that more students, in all groups, are meeting state standards. And parents, communities and education leaders are better informed about student performance than ever before. It shows that large gaps remain in every state. If the state is to reach the No Child Left Behind…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Academic Achievement, Educational Improvement