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Peer reviewedThurlow, Martha L.; House, Allison L.; Scott, Dorene L.; Ysseldyke, James E. – Journal of Special Education, 2000
Examination of participation and accommodation policies of all states revealed that in most states the Individualized Education Program team is central in deciding the participation of students with disabilities in state assessments. Testing accommodations are commonly allowed, although there is considerable variability. States generally offer…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMinnema, Jane E.; Thurlow, Martha L.; Bielinski, John; Scott, James K. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2001
This article presents initial findings related to the psychometric issues and current state policies and practices for out-of-level testing of students with disabilities. Findings indicate 12 states have out-of- level testing policies and states are evenly distributed among those that use criterion-referenced tests, norm-referenced tests, or a…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Accountability, Alternative Assessment
Download full textWalz, Lynn; Thompson, Sandra; Thurlow, Martha; Spicuzza, Richard – 2000
This report focuses on the participation and performance of students with disabilities on the initial administration of Minnesota's Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs). The MCAs are criterion-referenced tests used for district accountability purposes and as tools for making decisions about curriculum and instruction. Assessments in mathematics and…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Accountability, Basic Skills, Criterion Referenced Tests
