Less Truth than Error? An Independent Study of the Massachusetts Teacher Tests

Using data from state and academic reports, an independent committee of researchers has evaluated the Massachusetts Teacher Tests. Scores are found to be highly unreliable, and the tests are found to contain questionable content. Suspending use of the tests is recommended. (SLD)

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Published in:Education policy analysis archives 1999-02, Vol.7 (4)
Main Authors: Haney, Walt, Fowler, Clarke, Wheelock, Anne, Bebell, Damian, Malec, Nicole
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beginning Teachers
Elementary Secondary Education
Massachusetts
State Programs
Teacher Evaluation
Teacher Selection
Test Content
Test Reliability
Test Use
Test Validity
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Summary:Using data from state and academic reports, an independent committee of researchers has evaluated the Massachusetts Teacher Tests. Scores are found to be highly unreliable, and the tests are found to contain questionable content. Suspending use of the tests is recommended. (SLD)
ISSN:1068-2341
1068-2341