1999 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing
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 i
http://www.apa.org/science/standards.htmlAssessment and Evaluation on the Internet
An index offered by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment & Evaluation of sources pertaining to educational and psychological testing.
http://edres.org/intbod.stm
Building Tests to Support Instruction and Accountability
Information from The Commission on Instructionally Supportive Assessment concerning best practices for designing and implementing standardized testing.
http://www.testaccountability.org
Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education
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
National Assessment Governing Board
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/
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
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/
Number 2 Pencil
A psychometrician's weblog devoted to standardized testing. Aimed at parents, teachers, and general readers. Includes ideas, research and news.
http://www.kimberlyswygert.com/
Organizations and Individuals to Contact for Information on Testing
Directory of contact information for the testing industry.
http://www.richardphelps.net/OrgstoContactNew.htm
Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation
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/
Question Base
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/
Standards, Testing and Accountability
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
The Testing And Assessment Page For The American Psychological Association (APA)
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
What Do Test Scores in Texas Tell Us?
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/
World Class Arena
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 p
http://www.worldclassarena.org/
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