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Test and Assessment Construction High Stakes Testing
Definition:
A test in which questions are written according to specific predetermined criteria.
A student knows what your standards are for passing and only competes against
him or herself while completing the test.
Related Terms
• Norm-Referenced Test
• reliability
• vaidity
Assessments
Use these resources to further your knowledge of assessments.
This information helps you create effective tests that actually assess your
student's learning.
Is high stakes testing good for our students? A Florida school awarded money
to students who passed the FCAT. Is this a bribe or a reward?
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