Educational Testing (29)

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http://www.apa.org/science/standards.html
1999 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing Open in a new browser window
   This book is a vitally important reference for professional test developers, sponsors, publishers, users, policymakers, employers, and students in education and psychology, and addresses professional and technical issues of test development and use in edu
   http://www.apa.org/science/standards.html
http://edres.org/intbod.stm
Assessment and Evaluation on the Internet Open in a new browser window
   An index offered by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment & Evaluation of sources pertaining to educational and psychological testing.
   http://edres.org/intbod.stm
http://www.testaccountability.org
Building Tests to Support Instruction and Accountability Open in a new browser window
   Information from The Commission on Instructionally Supportive Assessment concerning best practices for designing and implementing standardized testing.
   http://www.testaccountability.org
http://www.apa.org/science/fairtestcode.html
Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education Open in a new browser window
   The code states the major obligations to professionals who develop or use educational tests. The code is meant to apply broadly to the use of tests in education (admissions, educational assessment, educational diagnosis, and student placement).
   http://www.apa.org/science/fairtestcode.html
http://www.rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/mo2609j4.htm
Collaborative Testing and Test Performance Open in a new browser window
   Presents the results of a study that shows that collaborative testing alone has a significant positive association with test performance.
   http://www.rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/mo2609j4.htm
http://www.nagb.org/
National Assessment Governing Board Open in a new browser window
   Provides specifics on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) as well as the proposed Voluntary National Tests in Reading and Math.
   http://www.nagb.org/
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Open in a new browser window
   NAEP reports on U.S. student performance with comprehensive information about what students at grades 4, 8, and 12 know and can do in various subject areas.
   http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/
http://www.kimberlyswygert.com/
Number 2 Pencil Open in a new browser window
   A psychometrician's weblog devoted to standardized testing. Aimed at parents, teachers, and general readers. Includes ideas, research and news.
   http://www.kimberlyswygert.com/
http://www.richardphelps.net/OrgstoContactNew.htm
Organizations and Individuals to Contact for Information on Testing Open in a new browser window
   Directory of contact information for the testing industry.
   http://www.richardphelps.net/OrgstoContactNew.htm
http://pareonline.net/
Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation Open in a new browser window
   Referreed, full-text on-line journal whose purpose is to provide education professionals access to relevant articles that can have a positive impact on assessment, research, evaluation, and teaching practices.
   http://pareonline.net/
http://people.pwf.cam.ac.uk/mjas2/
Question Base Open in a new browser window
   Question Base is a free questions editor and tester. The program must be downloaded before any questions can be identified.
   http://people.pwf.cam.ac.uk/mjas2/
http://www.edexcellence.net/topics/standards.html
Standards, Testing and Accountability Open in a new browser window
   This site, sponsored by the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation, contains a lengthy list of publications, articles, and links about educational testing as it relates to standard-setting, teacher and school accountability, and educational reform.
   http://www.edexcellence.net/topics/standards.html
http://www.apa.org/science/testing.html
The Testing And Assessment Page For The American Psychological Association (APA) Open in a new browser window
   Information on psychological testing and assessment including: finding and obtaining psychological tests, test standards and other guidelines, testing information clearinghouses, and links to other testing-related sites.
   http://www.apa.org/science/testing.html
http://www.rand.org/publications/IP/IP202/
What Do Test Scores in Texas Tell Us? Open in a new browser window
   Rand Corporation's study of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS)test scores in Texas. Includes link to Rand Corp. press release and Rand CEO's statement.
   http://www.rand.org/publications/IP/IP202/
http://www.worldclassarena.org/
World Class Arena Open in a new browser window
   International initiative designed to identify and assess gifted and talented students. Devised by the Department for Education and Skills in the UK. Example questions, online assessments, registration details for schools. Focuses on mathematics and proble
   http://www.worldclassarena.org/

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