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Download full textJones, Phil; Ligon, Glynn D. – 1981
Three variables which affect students' achievement test scores and which can be manipulated prior to test administration are discussed: testwiseness, practice tests, and test practice. Findings were presented from literature reviews. Regarding testwiseness, (1) it can be described, measured, and taught, therefore, testwiseness exists; (2)…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Drills (Practice), Literature Reviews, Predictor Variables
Ligon, Glynn; Jones, Phil – 1981
So that comparisons of achievement test scores across campuses would be unaffected by variations in test preparation activities, the Austin Independent School District has set out to standardize all testwiseness instructions and practice testing across the school system. Appropriate preparation activity was defined as that which contributes to…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Educational Planning, Elementary School Students
