The Use of Standardized Achievement Test Batteries in the Evaluation of Curriculum Changes in Junior High School Earth Science.

Nimmer, Donald N.

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The Use of Standardized Achievement Test Batteries in the Evaluation of Curriculum Changes in Junior High School Earth Science.

Nimmer, Donald N.

Science Education, v66 n1 p45-48 Jan 1982

Reviews the science portion of five standardized achievement test batteries, stating these tests are insensitive to the assessment of curriculum changes in earth science. Contends an accurate assessment of a curriculum's effectiveness is possible only through the use of evaluation techniques and instrumentation keyed to the curriculum's specific objectives. (PB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Earth Science, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Junior High School Students, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Test Selection, Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Research

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