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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedJournal of School Improvement, 2000
States that standard scores are the numerical universal language for reporting and comparisons. Discusses what standard scores are, specifically, and why they are used, along with how the conversion assessment of raw scores to standard scores is accomplished. Provides contact information for those who would like to further their knowledge on the…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Standard Setting (Scoring)
Peer reviewedBrennan, Robert L. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1998
Explores the relationship between measurement theory and practice, considering five broad categories of: (1) models, assumptions, and terminology; (2) reliability; (3) validity; (4) scaling; and (5) setting performance standards. It must be recognized that measurement is not an end in itself. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Practices, Measurement Techniques, Models
