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Download full textFremer, John; Wall, Janet – 2003
This chapter outlines the purpose of testing and assessment, focusing on uses, and highlights some of the limitations of all forms of testing. The concept of testing is one of the major contributions of the field of psychology to society. Carefully developed tests, when used wisely, provide valuable information for decision makers in educational,…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Environment, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education
