Large-scale Assessment Programs for All Students
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The need for a comprehensive volume that reviews both the processes and issues involved in developing, administering, and validating large-scale assessment programs has never been greater. These programs are used for many purposes, including instructional program evaluation, promotion, certification, graduation, and accountability. One of the greatest problems we face is how to deal with special needs and bilingual populations. Examining these processes and issues is the mission of this book. It
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This comprehensive guide tackles the complex world of large-scale educational testing, examining how these assessment programs are developed, administered, and validated for purposes ranging from graduation requirements to school accountability. The book directly confronts one of the most pressing challenges in modern education: how to fairly and effectively include special needs students and bilingual populations in standardized testing systems. Rather than offering simplistic solutions, it provides a thorough examination of both the technical processes and ethical issues involved in creating assessments that serve all learners.
What sets this work apart is its balanced approach to both the mechanics of test creation and the human impact of assessment policies, making it particularly valuable for education administrators, policy makers, and assessment specialists grappling with inclusion mandates. The author's systematic exploration of validation processes and accommodation strategies offers practical insights for professionals working to create more equitable evaluation systems. This volume serves as an essential resource for anyone responsible for designing or implementing testing programs that must balance measurement precision with educational equity.
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