Presents predictions made by past presidents of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) on the future of educational research, includinq the emergence of new research methods; improvement of existing measures; changes within AERA; developments in school populations, testing, and funding; new conceptions of intelligence and aptitude;…

Because of the importance of standardized test scores in current definitions of educational achievement, pressure to raise test scores has affected their accuracy. Examines the causes of two major sources of test score pollution and their impact on education. Discusses the ethical status of documented test-preparation activities. (CJS)