Descriptor
| Achievement Tests | 1 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 1 |
| Standardized Tests | 1 |
| State of the Art Reviews | 1 |
| Test Bias | 1 |
| Test Construction | 1 |
| Test Reviews | 1 |
| Test Selection | 1 |
| Testing Problems | 1 |
| Urban Schools | 1 |
Source
Author
| Baker, Eva | 1 |
Publication Type
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Baker, Eva – 1979
This paper reviews the research in the area of achievement tests. The findings indicate: (1) there is little evidence that educational decision makers use the large amount of test data collected; (2) a larger number of tests are being required of students for personal certification; (3) reasons for the lack of application of test results include…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Standardized Tests, State of the Art Reviews
