Evaluating Testing Programs at the State and Local Levels.

Bowers, John J.

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ERIC Number: EJ425118

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Publication Date: 1991

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Evaluating Testing Programs at the State and Local Levels.

Bowers, John J.

Theory into Practice, v30 n1 p52-60 Win 1991

Examines factors contributing to increasing acceptance of and dependence on state and local educational testing. Factors examined include the accountability movement, Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, National Assessment of Educational Progress, growth in statewide and local assessment, and minimum competency testing. (SM)

Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Achievement Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Minimum Competency Testing, School Districts, Standardized Tests, State Legislation, Statewide Planning, Student Evaluation, Testing Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Assessment of Educational Progress

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