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ERIC Number: EJ220453
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979
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The World of APU.
Stones, Edgar
Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, v22 n1 p12-13 Fall 1979
The author points out the technical shortcomings inherent in traditional examinations designed to sort students and outlines more useful testing alternatives. He feels that, unfortunately, the Assessment of Performance Unit will opt for the traditional style of testing, in the name of "maintaining standards." (SJL)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Measurement Objectives, Test Validity, Testing Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Assessment of Performance Unit; Great Britain