Table of Contents: Uncommon measures :

Corporate Authors:	National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Equivalency and Linkage of Educational Tests., National Research Council (U.S.). Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education.
Other Authors:	Feuer, Michael J.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1999.
Subjects:	Educational tests and measurements > Interpretation. > United States EDUCATION > Administration > General. Educational tests and measurements > Interpretation. Tests. Onderwijs. Bildungswesen. Test. United States.
Online Access:	http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=6627

Table of Contents:

Tests and the challenge of linkage. Background. Committee's approach. Drawing inferences from tests. Drawing inferences from linked tests
Technical aspects of links. Constructing links. Common problems in links. Evaluating links. One final caution
Challenges of linking to NAEP. Distinct character of NAEP. Linking to NAEP. Challenges to the validity of linkage to NAEP
Tests and testing in the United States : a picture of diversity. Types of tests. Test content. Testing in states and districts
Conclusions.