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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/
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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
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Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation
Refereed, 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/
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NCEO--Minnesota Report 7
A compendium of research and resources for testing students with disabilities.
http://education.umn.edu/nceo/OnlinePubs/MnReport7.html
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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/
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Mary Immaculate College Reading Attainment Test (MICRA-T)
Standardized reading and mathematics attainment tests for primary schools in Ireland. Details of
the standardization procedure and levels of the test. Sample tests available.
http://www.micra-t.ie
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Curriculum, Evaluation and Management Centre
Part of the University of Durham. Produces tests for schools and institutions, including the
Performance Indicators in Primary Schools (PIPS) series. Includes forum and details of projects,
costs, conferences and publications.
http://cem.dur.ac.uk/
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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 problem solving.
http://www.worldclassarena.org/
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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/
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National Center for Educational Assessment (NCEA)
Online and on-site tests that are aligned with state, provincial and international standards. Based
in Canada. Tests for groups and individuals from grade K to 12 in a variety of subjects. Custom
tests and test exchange.
http://www.ncea.ca/
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Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Assessment development and research organization. Directory of tests for a variety of age groups
and subjects. Information for applicants with disabilities, research reports, conferences, careers,
educational news.
http://www.ets.org/
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Eleven Plus in Buckinghamshire
Information for parents about the Buckinghamshire eleven plus secondary school selection tests.
http://www.bucks11plus.co.uk/
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Office of Research Measurement and Evaluation
A multifaceted educational research agency dedicated to conducting both targeted educational
research focusing on issues affecting students in Arkansas and general theoretical work in
statistics, testing, and educational measurement.
http://orme.uark.edu/
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Performance Assessment Clearinghouse
Located within the Assessment Resource Center (ARC) in the University of Missouri, this database
contains searchable performance assessments, complete with Adobe Acrobat Teacher's Guides.
http://arc.missouri.edu/pa/intro.html
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Talent Assessment, Inc.
Talent Assessment Inc., geared towards vocational evaluation, has been offering comprehensive
assessment and training programs to schools and teachers, tailored to suit your school's individual
needs, since 1982.
http://www.talentassessment.com
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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/
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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
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Parent Soup Education Central: Standardized Testing
Mention standardized tests and many of us freeze in our tracks. We know our kids are smart and
capable, but will the tests show it? What do those scores really mean? This site includes
information on K-12 as well as college admissions tests.
http://www.parentsoup.com/edcentral/testing/
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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
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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 in education, psychology and
employment [ordering information].
http://www.apa.org/science/standards.html
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ETS's Teaching and Learning Division
Promotes good teaching through licensing, advanced certification, and professional development for
teachers and school administrators. Includes information on the Praxis and National Board series.
http://www.ets.org/teachingandlearning
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The Performance Indicators in Primary Schools Project (PIPS)
Based at the CEM Centre, University of Durham. It monitors the attainment, value-added and
attitudes of pupils between the ages of 4 and 11 years.
http://www.cem.dur.ac.uk/pips/
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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/
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ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation
A source for information pertaining to educational and psychological testing and learning theories.
Links to ERIC digests, short literature reviews on specific topics written for the general public.
http://ericae.net/
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ETS Research
A listing of current research reports about various issues and new innovations in educational
testing.
http://www.ets.org/research/
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The Tests and the Brightest by James Fallows
Criticisms of the College Board.
http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/95sep/ets/fall.htm
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The Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educational Policy
An educational research organization located at Boston College in the School of Education. Focuses
on fairness issues.
http://wwwcsteep.bc.edu/
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CRESST
Conducts research on important topics related to K-12 educational testing. Affiliated with UCLA.
Contains varied, interesting, professional research reports.
http://cresst96.cse.ucla.edu/index.htm
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