Testing in the Schools--Boon or Boondoggle?.

Shannon, Thomas A.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Testing in the Schools--Boon or Boondoggle?

Shannon, Thomas A.

Journal of the New York State School Boards Association, Inc., 19-21, Aug 78

The decline in scholastic aptitude test ( SAT) scores does not signify that the quality of education is lower. To interpret this decline requires an understanding of the testing process, changing racial and sex mix of the test makers, changing lifestyle of youth, and the increase in the number of students taking the SAT. (Author/AM)

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Testing, Norm Referenced Tests, Test Interpretation, Test Results, Test Validity, Testing Problems, Trend Analysis

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: SAT (College Admission Test)

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