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Direct linkTienken, Christopher H. – Kappa Delta Pi Record, 2015
The ubiquitous use of standardized test results to make varied judgments about educators, students, and schools within the public school system raises concerns of validity. If the test results have not been validated for making multiple determinations, then the decisions made about educators, students, schools, and school districts based on the…
Descriptors: Standardized Tests, Test Use, Test Results, Test Interpretation
Peer reviewedSlavin, Robert E.; Madden, Nancy A. – Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 1991
An alternative approach to Chapter 1 accountability is proposed that would reward schools for reducing the number of students who fail to meet minimum standards on appropriate tests. Program improvement services would be increased and made available to all Chapter 1 schools. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Compensatory Education, Educational Change, Educational Practices
Download full textShepard, Lorrie A. – 1992
The place for standardized testing in Chapter 1 evaluation is discussed. There is substantial evidence available on the negative effects of high-stakes standardized testing, and there is a clear link between Chapter 1 requirements and the amount of testing in most school districts. Standardized testing is usually used to identify eligible…
Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Assessment, Compensatory Education, Cost Effectiveness
