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All of this discussion about standardized tests, cheating and user qualifications has made it necessary for me to think about the definition of "standardized tests" The definition we always used was "a test that was administered under uniform conditions" Such tests could be multiple-choice or constructed response, norm referenced or criterion referenced but for some reason most only consider the multiple-choice norm reference type to be standardized. So, I must ask if our definitions are in sync. I do not think I agree with Rich Gibson's statement as it seems to rationalize the reason for cheating on tests. If tests are developed properly, interpreted by those who have are qualified and appropriately trained, and then used ONLY for the purpose intended there is NO excuse to tolerate cheating. I agree that INVALID tests do cheat students and those that use tests for purposes they were not intended to measure are cheating the public. Deanna =================================================== Deanna M. De'Liberto, President/Director of Assessment D Squared Assessments, Inc. (Specialists in Test Development/Validation and Test Administration) 9 Bedle Road, Suite 250 Hazlet, NJ 07730-1209 Phone: (732) 888-9339 Email: Ddeliberto@aol.com Web: http://www.quikpage.com/D/dsquared Member of the Association of Test Publishers =================================================== In a message dated 10/3/98 1:37:16 AM Eastern Daylight Time, rgibson@PIPELINE.COM writes: > Standarized testing is and foments cheating...best r > > > Rich Gibson > Program Coordinator of Social Studies > Wayne State University > College of Education > Detroit MI 48202 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the ARN-L list, send command SIGNOFF ARN-L to LISTSERV@LISTS.CUA.EDU.
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