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Tests: A Report on the Development of an International Depository for Science Test Materials.
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Wilson, John T. – Science Education, 1981
Describes the operation of TESTS (A Test Exchange for Service Teachers of Science) which searches out, solicits, reviews, and catalogs test materials. Organization of existing nonpublished instruments is described. Implications are made for future test development in science education. (CS)
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
The Effect of Reduced Readability Text Materials on Comprehension and Biology Achievement.
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Wright, Jill D. – Science Education, 1982
High school biology content was rewritten in an attempt to reduce reading difficulties for students (N=265). After four weeks of use of reduced readability materials, no significant differences in achievement were apparent. (PB)
Descriptors: Achievement, Biology, Cloze Procedure, Educational Research
The Use of Standardized Achievement Test Batteries in the Evaluation of Curriculum Changes in Junior High School Earth Science.
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Nimmer, Donald N. – Science Education, 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…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Earth Science, Educational Research