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The Conundrum of Large Scale Standardized Testing: Making Sure Every Student Counts

Standardization of testing refers to the "structuring [of] test materials, administration procedures, scoring methods, and procedures for interpreting results... this helps to ensure accuracy and consistency in measuring progress, determining levels of performance, and comparing performance to...

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Published in:	Journal of thought 2009-04, Vol.44 (1-2), p.77-90
Main Authors:	Harkins, Mary Jane, Singer, Sonya
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