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Most of these websites describe optimum testing situations
as well as what makes a "valid assessment"
tool. Quite interestingly, many testing companies have
position statements regarding using one test to make
educational choices for a child (see here
for a few quotes.)
A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M|N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z
A
The American Evaluation Association
Dedicated to:
* Improving evaluation practices and methods
* Increasing evaluation use and promoting evaluation as
a profession
* Supporting the contribution of evaluation to the
generation of theory and knowledge about effective human
action
American Psychological
Association
* Sets standards for educational and
psychological testing.
* Defines test-takers rights and responsibilities and
proper use of test results.
* Provides much information on frequently asked
questions regarding testing and types of tests.
Association of Test Publishers
(ATP)
* Establishes the ATP as the principal association
speaking for, and representing the interest of its members in
the public and private arenas.
* Educates the public and governmental bodies about the
positive contributions that tests, properly developed and
appropriately used, can make to our economy and society.
* Promotes awareness of and compliance with laws regarding
copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property
rights.
Authentic Assessments
(definition)
See Also: The
Case For Authentic Assessment (on FairTest)
B
Buros Institute of Mental Measurements
* Provides professional assistance, expertise, and
information to users of commercially published tests.
* Promotes meaningful and appropriate test selection,
utilization, and practice.
* Encourages improved test development and measurement
research through thoughtful, critical analysis of measurement
instruments and the promotion of an open dialogue regarding
contemporary measurement issues.
* Provides information on test publishers, test banks and test
reviews
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C
The Center for the Study of Testing Evaluation and
Educational Policy (CSTEEP) at Boston College
Conducts research on:
* Testing, evaluation, and public policy
* Studies to improve school assessment practices
* International comparative research
The College Board
National non-profit membership association dedicated to
preparing, inspiring, and connecting students to college and
opportunities. Reports SAT results.
E
Educational Testing Services
(ETS)
Creators of the SAT, AP, GRE, TOEFL, PRASXIS, SLS, and the
Higher Education Assessment
ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation
Provides balanced information concerning educational
assessment. Has been closed to reopen later in 2004 (see note here)
However, you can search ERIC while in transition, from here
(not all materials are available)
F
FairTest
As stated on their website: "The National Center for Fair
& Open Testing (FairTest) works to end the misuses and
flaws of standardized testing and to ensure that evaluation of
students, teachers and schools is fair, open, valid and
educationally beneficial."
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H
Hoover, Randy
Conducted research concluding that OPT performance is
significantly related to socioeconomic conditions and
experiences rather than valid measurements of academic
learning or teacher effectiveness.
N
National Center for Fair & Open Testing
* Works to end the abuses, misuses, and flaws of
standardized testing and ensure that evaluation of students
and workers is fair, open and educationally sound.
* Works for the elimination of racial, class, gender, and
cultural barriers to equal opportunity posed by standardized
tests and preventing their damage to the quality of education.
* Provides information, technical assistance and advocacy on a
broad range of testing concerns focusing on three areas: K-12,
university admissions, and employment tests, including teacher
testing.
P
Parent Soup
Educational Central section includes discussions of
Standardized Testing.
U
University of Illinois, Office of Instructional
Resources
Information on types of standardized tests and when and
how to use them.
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Additional Resources
General Resources
Position Statements
Influential Organization
Websites
Other State Activist Organizations
Book List
Archives
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