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Title: MCAS Revisited. Response to 'MCAS Circa 2001: As Good As It Should Be?'
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
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