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American Youth Policy Forum: Thinking About Tests and Testing [Pdf]
A comprehensive primer in assessment literacy that seeks to raise awareness of key aspects about tests and testing issues. Explains essential statistical terms associated with testing (mean, modes, medians, distribution, dispersion,...
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Ad lit.org: How Can I Help My Child Do Well on Tests?
Standardized testing is one form of assessment used in schools. Find out about standardized tests, how and why schools use them, and how you can support your child.
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Scholastic: Test Skill Builders for Reading: Making Judgments [Pdf]
Standardized test practice for students in grades 5 and 6. Students read a practice passage and answer questions that require them to make judgments about such things as fact or opinion and the author's purpose. Answers to the practice...
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Scholastic: Family Matters: Standardized Tests
The expectations of standardized tests can often be confusing and intimidating. Information on these issues can be found in this article. A list of test taking tips from teachers is provided here as well.
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Moore's Teacher Resources: Studying Romeo and Juliet
Wealth of information about the play "Romeo and Juliet" intended for standardized test preparation in the United Kingdom. Contains detailed information about some key scenes, some character analysis, as well as advice for writing about...
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Iowa Tests of Basic Skills
This site explains the sections of the Iowa testing program. If you have an interest in learning more than just the basics, the menu on the left offers a more in depth look of the test's features.
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Ad lit.org: Improve Performance on Reading Comprehension Tests
This article describes some of the thought processes that can help students perform well on standardized tests of reading comprehension. It includes two reading passages along with sample test questions that call on skills that eighth...
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Ad lit.org: Teach to the Test? Just Say No
It is possible for educators to make better choices about how and when to teach to the test than the alarmist newspaper articles and editorials would seem to suggest. This article from the Center for Comprehensive School Reform and...
Edutopia
Edutopia: Urban Academy: Where Testing Is Anything but Standard
Project-based assessments that give an indication of students' skills and competencies are a central part of this profiled school.
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Ad lit.org: Improve Reading Achievement for African American Students
This article includes research recommendations in the areas of standardized testing, teacher quality, after-school programs, parent involvement, reading and study skills, and computer games and simulations.
Harvard University
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Research for Educators
Research database for educators. Search for educational topics, including standardized testing, arts in schools, or literacy and find current research and information regarding the issue.
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New York State Education Department: Regency Exams: 6th Grade Language Arts
Links to past New York State English Language Arts Grade 6 tests for 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006. Links to a practice test are also available, and all links open in PDF format.
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Ad lit.org: Understanding Assessment Options for Idea Eligible Students
The No Child Left Behind law requires each school test students in Reading/Language Arts & Math each year in grades 3-8, and at least once more in grades 10-12. In some cases, children eligible for Individuals with Disabilities...
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Washington: Assessment and Research
This state site is the gateway to information on Washington's state academic standards and to results on various state assessments (the Washington Assessment of Student Learning, Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, and Iowa Tests of Educational...