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ERIC Number: EJ657136
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0748-1756
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High-Stakes Testing: An Examination of Elementary Counselors' Views and Their Academic Preparation To Meet This Challenge.
Thorn, Antoinette R.; Mulvenon, Sean W.
Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, v35 n3 p195-206 Oct 2002
School counselors are responsible for addressing social and personal issues, educational issues, and the career needs of students. Recent emphasis on high-stakes testing and school accountability has resulted in counselors focusing more of their time on schoolwide testing programs. A statewide survey provided information on counselors' attitudes of, involvement in, and activities associated with the testing process. (Contains 46 references and 3 tables.) (Author)
Descriptors: Accountability, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Role, Educational Assessment, High Stakes Tests, School Counseling, School Counselors
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special Issue: "Large-Scale Assessment and High-Stakes Testing." For related articles, see CG 559 447-451.