Secondary science teachers are faced with an increasing number of students whose first language is not English and charged with preparing them for federal- and state-mandated end-of-course exams. In many states, these high-stakes tests play a crucial role in making decisions about promotion, graduation, and placement. Current policies generally…

Makes suggestions for standards-based test development with regard to true-false items and multiple choice tests. Provides examples for multiple choice test items. (YDS)