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http://commhum.mccneb.edu/philos/AQIP.htm   » A Faculty Review of AQIP in Higher Education Open in a new browser window
   An essay by Dr. Frank Edler reviews the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP),an alternative accreditation program associated with the Higher Learning Commission, from a faculty perspective.
   http://commhum.mccneb.edu/philos/AQIP.htm

http://www.act.org   » ACT, Inc. Open in a new browser window
   The organization responsible for the American College Test, required for admission to the public colleges in the majority of states; manages other tests and programs, too.
   http://www.act.org

http://www.aft.org/topics/sbr/index.htm   » AFT - Hot Topics - Standards-Based Reform Open in a new browser window
   Research and opinion from the American Federation of Teachers on standards and standardized tests.
   http://www.aft.org/topics/sbr/index.htm

http://www.achieve.org   » Achieve Open in a new browser window
   Organization devoted to improving the rigor and clarity of the process of standard-setting and testing. Provides standard-setting and benchmarking services to states and districts.
   http://www.achieve.org

http://edres.org/scripts/cat/catdemo.htm   » An On-line, Interactive, Computer Adaptive Testing Tutorial Open in a new browser window
   Lawrence Rudner has set up a mock CAT to illustrate how they work, with many citations at the end for further reading.
   http://edres.org/scripts/cat/catdemo.htm

http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/testing.html   » Appropriate Use of High Stakes Testing in Our Nation's Schools Open in a new browser window
   Provides information on the appropriate use of testing in schools. Although testing is a valuable part of educational assessment, when tests are used in high-stakes circumstances, a number of safeguards must be in place.
   http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/testing.html

http://www.csmonitor.com/durable/1997/09/03/feat/feat.1.html   » Brouhaha on National School Testing Open in a new browser window
   Most American parents are being told by local schools that their children rank "above average" in both reading and math. Christian Science Monitor.
   http://www.csmonitor.com/durable/1997/09/03/feat/feat.1.html

http://www.unl.edu/buros/   » Buros Institute Open in a new browser window
   The Buros Institute, publishers of The Mental Measurements Yearbook and Tests in Print, provides critical analyses of tests and testing instruments.
   http://www.unl.edu/buros/

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrs/paper.html   » CAHRS: Index of Working Papers Open in a new browser window
   Center for Advanced Human Resource Studies, Cornell University. In particular, see papers by John Bishop on student testing and John Boudreau on personnel testing.
   http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/cahrs/paper.html

http://cresst96.cse.ucla.edu/index.htm   » CRESST Homepage Open in a new browser window
   The federally-funded Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing conducts research on topics related to K-12 educational testing.
   http://cresst96.cse.ucla.edu/index.htm

http://www.collegeboard.org   » College Entrance Examination Board Open in a new browser window
   Organization representing hundreds of colleges responsible for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), the Advanced Placement (AP) program, and various equity efforts.
   http://www.collegeboard.org

http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/cat.html   » Considerations in Developing and Using Computer-Adaptive Tests to Assess Second Language Proficiency Open in a new browser window
   A paper by Patricia A. Dunkel, Georgia State University.
   http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/cat.html

http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/110501/new_keyto.shtml   » Curriculum Support Key to Test Success Open in a new browser window
   Teachers discuss preparation for the new TAKS test in Texas.
   http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/110501/new_keyto.shtml

http://nclb2.ecs.org/   » ECS: No Child Left Behind (USA) Open in a new browser window
   Relevant resources related to NCLB, both inside ECS and from other external sources.
   http://nclb2.ecs.org/

http://www.ets.org/aboutets/issues.html   » ETS on the Issues Open in a new browser window
   Essays from the maker of the SAT, GRE and other well-known standardized tests.
   http://www.ets.org/aboutets/issues.html

http://www.ets.org/research/pic/pir.html   » ETS: Policy Information Reports Open in a new browser window
   Several dozen research reports from the maker of the SAT, GRE and other well-known tests. Reports are authored both by ETS researchers and invited critics.
   http://www.ets.org/research/pic/pir.html

http://www.ecs.org/ecsmain.asp?page=/html/issues.asp?am=1   » Education Commission of the States: Assessment Open in a new browser window
   Assessment issue directory from ECS, an organization formed through a bipartisan interstate compact to help state officials study education issues.
   http://www.ecs.org/ecsmain.asp?page=/html/issues.asp?am=1

http://education-consumers.com   » Education Consumers Clearinghouse Open in a new browser window
   Provides education's consumers access to information and opinion independent of the education community and sympathetic to the consumer's concerns and priorities.
   http://education-consumers.com

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/   » Frontline: Secrets of the SAT Open in a new browser window
   Television documentary focusing on the college-entrance Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT).
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/

http://marces.org/mdarch/pdf/1000024.pdf   » GI Forum, et al. v. Texas Open in a new browser window
   Description of a legal case testing whether testing unfairly discriminates against minorities.
   http://marces.org/mdarch/pdf/1000024.pdf

http://www.ced.org/docs/summary/summary_educ.pdf   » Measuring What Matters Open in a new browser window
   PDF format report from business/economic development group supportive of testing.
   http://www.ced.org/docs/summary/summary_educ.pdf

http://www.ncpa.org/pi/edu/edu4a.html   » NCPA - Education - Testing, International Comparisons and Curriculum Open in a new browser window
   Essays that review news and magazine stories, from the politically conservative National Center for Policy Analysis
   http://www.ncpa.org/pi/edu/edu4a.html

http://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/level/elem/107357.htm   » NCTE Moves to Present Own Voice on High-Stakes Testing Open in a new browser window
   Members of the National Council of Teachers of English pass a resolution to encourage continued research regarding the impact of high-stakes testing.
   http://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/level/elem/107357.htm

http://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/category/assess/107356.htm   » NCTE.org - On Developing a Test Taker's Bill of Rights Open in a new browser window
   Resolution passed at the NCTE 2000 annual meeting.
   http://www.ncte.org/about/over/positions/category/assess/107356.htm

http://www.nagb.org   » National Assessment Governing Board Open in a new browser window
   Made up of elected and appointed officials; oversees the content and operation of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
   http://www.nagb.org

http://www.natd.org   » National Association of Test Directors Open in a new browser window
   An association of professionals with responsibilities for administering assessment programs in K-12 public educational settings. A selection of their research papers and newsletters are available on the site.
   http://www.natd.org

http://www.fairtest.org   » National Center for Fair and Open Testing Open in a new browser window
   A nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preventing the misuse of standardized tests.
   http://www.fairtest.org

http://www.ncme.org   » National Council on Measurement in Education Open in a new browser window
   The primary U.S. organization of measurement researchers and practitioners involved in educational testing.
   http://www.ncme.org

http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bota/   » National Research Council: Board on Testing and Assessment Open in a new browser window
   The BOTA was created to assist policymakers and the public on issues of testing and assessment in education, the workplace, and the armed services.
   http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bota/

http://www.pisa.oecd.org   » OECD PISA Online Open in a new browser window
   The new Programme for International Student Assessment of the OECD, involves dozens of countries testing their 15 year olds' skills and knowledge as they approach the end of compulsory education.
   http://www.pisa.oecd.org

http://petersacks.org/   » Peter Sacks Open in a new browser window
   Site maintained by Peter Sacks, author of books and articles about standardized testing, intelligence testing and achievement testing in education and the workplace.
   http://petersacks.org/

http://pareonline.net/   » Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation Open in a new browser window
   This on-line journal provides education professionals access to refereed articles that can have a positive impact on assessment, research, evaluation, and teaching practice.
   http://pareonline.net/

http://www.seattlepress.com/article-9151.html   » Rethinking Standardized Testing Open in a new browser window
   Discusses the reasons that some students have chosen to boycott mandatory state standardized tests. Seattle Press.
   http://www.seattlepress.com/article-9151.html

http://richardphelps.net/   » Richard Phelps Open in a new browser window
   Personal site of Richard Phelps which reviews over the books he has written and several other resources.
   http://richardphelps.net/

http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/20/business/20EXAM.html?pagewanted=all   » Right Answer, Wrong Score: Test Flaws Take Toll Open in a new browser window
   Article accusing test development companies of inadequate staffing, quality control, and poor execution. Requires registration.
   http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/20/business/20EXAM.html?pagewanted=all

http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,7571,00.html   » Scans: Real Tests for Real Kids Open in a new browser window
   Wired News: Canadian educational software developer Gerry Morgan may have found a way to assess qualities such as creativity, insight, and teamwork.
   http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,7571,00.html

http://discover.npr.org/features/feature.jhtml?wfId=1068509   » Standardized Test Scores Open in a new browser window
   RealAudio stream of an NPR report on parents objecting to the use of standardized tests to promote or hold back students in public schools.
   http://discover.npr.org/features/feature.jhtml?wfId=1068509

http://www.mathematicallycorrect.com/lonestar.htm   » Statewide Mathematics Assessment in Texas Open in a new browser window
   A comparison of the Texas TAAS test to other standards.
   http://www.mathematicallycorrect.com/lonestar.htm

http://www.nwrel.org/cnorse/booklets/educate/11.html   » Student Assessment and Testing Open in a new browser window
   Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory Equity Center position paper.
   http://www.nwrel.org/cnorse/booklets/educate/11.html

http://www.educationnews.org/General_Commentaries/test_bashing_series_by_richard_p.htm   » Test Bashing Series Open in a new browser window
   A series of essays from the year 2000 that counter allegations made by standardized testing's opponents.
   http://www.educationnews.org/General_Commentaries/test_bashing_series_by_richard_p.htm

http://searchpdf.adobe.com/proxies/0/15/54/35.html   » Testing in American Schools: Asking the Right Questions Open in a new browser window
   Complete 1992 report from the former Office of Technology Assessement, now available in PDF format.
   http://searchpdf.adobe.com/proxies/0/15/54/35.html

http://www.edtrust.org/   » The Education Trust Open in a new browser window
   EdTrust works for the high academic achievement of all students at all levels, kindergarten through college.
   http://www.edtrust.org/

http://www.lessontutor.com/dw1.html   » The Evils of Mandatory Testing Open in a new browser window
   As home schooling grows as a movement, there is increasing political pressure to legislate and control home schoolers.
   http://www.lessontutor.com/dw1.html

http://www.timss.org/   » The International Study Center at Boston College Open in a new browser window
   ISC home page, headquarters for research on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), PIRLS, and other ISC projects.
   http://www.timss.org/

http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/   » The National Assessment of Educational Progress Open in a new browser window
   The "Nation's Report Card" since 1969, assessments have been conducted on national samples of schools periodically in major subject areas.
   http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/

http://www.edexcellence.net/topics/standards.html   » Thomas B. Fordham Foundation: Standards, Testing & Accountability Open in a new browser window
   Reports, essays, and links from organization generally supportive of raising standards and measuring their achievement.
   http://www.edexcellence.net/topics/standards.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/21/business/21EXAM.html?pagewanted=all   » When a Test Fails the Schools, Careers and Reputations Suffer Open in a new browser window
   Article accusing a testing company of making scoring mistakes and then covering them up. New York Times. Requires registration.
   http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/21/business/21EXAM.html?pagewanted=all

http://www.edexcellence.net/library/phelps.htm   » Why Testing Experts Hate Testing Open in a new browser window
   Explanations of and counterarguments to often-used criticisms of standardized tests.
   http://www.edexcellence.net/library/phelps.htm

http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,54459,00.html   » Wired News: A D-Minus for Computer Exams Open in a new browser window
   Testing centers are going back to paper in some overseas regions.
   http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,54459,00.html


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Last Updated: 2006-09-25 15:33:00


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