A Comparison of Methods for Measuring Achievement in Basic Skills Program Evaluation.

Hanson, Ralph A.; Schutz, Richard E.

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A Comparison of Methods for Measuring Achievement in Basic Skills Program Evaluation.

Hanson, Ralph A.; Schutz, Richard E.

Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, v8 n1 p101-13 Spr 1986

The use of standardized achievement tests as the primary criterion measures in the evaluation of basic skills programs has been criticized. In a comparative study of three types of tests, this article examines the major issue behind this criticism. (Author/JAZ)

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Grade Equivalent Scores, Instructional Effectiveness, Mathematics Skills, Program Evaluation, Reading Skills, Standardized Tests, Test Reliability, Testing Problems

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