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Hills, John R. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1984
Normal Curve Equivalents (NCEs), a new score system for standardized tests, are used by school districts in reporting results to federal funding agencies. The author uses a quiz format to answer questions on the use of NCE scores. (EGS)
Descriptors: Scores, Scoring, Standardized Tests, Test Interpretation
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Hills, John R. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1983
The first of a series of quizzes on types of derived scores concerns interpreting grade-equivalent (GE) scores. The true-false items require a response about whether the stated interpretation of the GE score is sound. An answer key explains specific scoring methods. (CM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Grade Equivalent Scores, Measurement Techniques, Test Interpretation
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Kolen, Michael J. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1988
An instructional module is presented to promote a conceptual understanding of test form equating using traditional methods. Equating is distinguished from scaling. The equating methods described are: (1) mean; (2) linear; and (3) equipercentile. The module includes a self-test. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, College Students, Equated Scores, Higher Education