Student Assessment Handbook, 2000-2001. Georgia Statewide Student Assessment Program [electronic resource]
This handbook contains information about the statewide testing programs in Georgia. These programs provide a comprehensive perspective on students' educational achievement from kindergarten through high school. This guide contains information on these statewide assessments: (1) the Georgia Kind...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2001.
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| Summary: | This handbook contains information about the statewide testing programs in Georgia. These programs provide a comprehensive perspective on students' educational achievement from kindergarten through high school. This guide contains information on these statewide assessments: (1) the Georgia Kindergarten Assessment Program-Revised; (2) the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (In Development); (3) Writing Assessments; (4) Norm-Referenced Tests; (5) the Georgia High School Graduation Tests; (6) the Georgia High School Writing Test; (7) the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test; (8) Scholastic Assessment Tests; (9) Advanced Placement Examinations; and (10) the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Following an introduction, section 2 of this handbook describes each of these assessment programs. Section 3 discusses test procedures for administration and scoring, including provisions for students with disabilities. Section 4 outlines the responsibilities of administrators, including the school test coordinator, and system-wide personnel. Section 5 considers issues, concerns, and strategies that must be considered in testing, including the preparation of students. Nine appendixes contain supplementary information about test development and administration. A calendar of Georgia state testing activities is included. (SLD) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED452251. |
| Physical Description: | 342 pages. |
| Audience: | Parents. Students. Teachers. |