MCAS Revisited. Response to 'MCAS Circa 2001: As Good As It Should Be?'
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| Title: | MCAS Revisited. Response to 'MCAS Circa 2001: As Good As It Should Be?' |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Butler, Jennifer, O'Toole, Thomas, Zeeb, Robert |
| Source: | Journal of Education. 2002 183(2):69-84. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2002 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: | Elementary Secondary Education, English Curriculum, Grammar, Language Arts, Standardized Tests, State Standards, Student Evaluation, Test Construction, Vocabulary |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System |
| ISSN: | 0022-0574 |
| Abstract: | Responds to a critique by Susan S. Goldsmith of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) English Language Arts tests, focusing on Goldsmith's critique of test development, uniform topic focus, use of open-response items, and lack of explicit testing in vocabulary and grammar. Goldsmith replies to the response, highlighting needed refinements of testing tasks. (SM) |
| Entry Date: | 2003 |
| Accession Number: | EJ672432 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Responds to a critique by Susan S. Goldsmith of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) English Language Arts tests, focusing on Goldsmith's critique of test development, uniform topic focus, use of open-response items, and lack of explicit testing in vocabulary and grammar. Goldsmith replies to the response, highlighting needed refinements of testing tasks. (SM) |
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| ISSN: | 0022-0574 |
