This directory contains information about educational testing issues, current large-scale and high-stakes standardized tests, new developments in educational assessment, current controversies about testing, and the websites for test developers and administrators.
Although this category is listed under "Colleges and Universities", sites on issues related to testing at the K-12 level are listed here, as are sites that address the general philosophy of testing students at any age.
There is no material on test preparation techniques or services in this directory, save for the services that testing organizations provide and list on their main websites. Independent sites containing articles that pertain to the usefulness and applicability of different types of test preparation (while not recommending one service over another) may be included.
Those looking only for specific information regarding non-profit and commercial test preparation services should go to:
Open Directory Reference: Education: Test Preparation
Provides specifics on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) as well as the proposed Voluntary National Tests in Reading and Math. www.nagb.org
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 www.apa.org/science/standards.html
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. www.apa.org/science/testing.html
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. www.edexcellence.net/topics/standards.html
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. www.rand.org/publications/IP/IP202
A psychometrician's weblog devoted to standardized testing. Aimed at parents, teachers, and general readers. Includes ideas, research and news. www.kimberlyswygert.com
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 www.worldclassarena.org
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. nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard
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. pareonline.net
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). www.apa.org/science/fairtestcode.html
An index offered by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment & Evaluation of sources pertaining to educational and psychological testing. edres.org/intbod.stm
Information from The Commission on Instructionally Supportive Assessment concerning best practices for designing and implementing standardized testing. www.testaccountability.org
Presents the results of a study that shows that collaborative testing alone has a significant positive association with test performance. www.rapidintellect.com/AEQweb/mo2609j4.htm
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