Formative Assessment and Test Security: The Revised Standards Are Mostly Fine; Our Practices Are Not.

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Title: Formative Assessment and Test Security: The Revised Standards Are Mostly Fine; Our Practices Are Not.
Authors: Ferrara, Steve1
Source: Educational Measurement: Issues & Practice. Winter2014, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p25-28. 4p.
Subject Terms: *Educational testing services, *Psychological tests, *Learning, *Grading of students
Company/Entity: American Educational Research Association , American Psychological Association
Abstract: The author reflects on the educational testing community issues relating to the revised "Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing" of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), American Psychological Association (APA), and National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME). Topics covered include the use of the "Standards" in classroom assessment and other formative assessment activities, test security in the "Standards", and the revisions made on the "Standards".
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Abstract:The author reflects on the educational testing community issues relating to the revised "Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing" of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), American Psychological Association (APA), and National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME). Topics covered include the use of the "Standards" in classroom assessment and other formative assessment activities, test security in the "Standards", and the revisions made on the "Standards".
ISSN:07311745
DOI:10.1111/emip.12050