Provides research exploring the statistical support of the benefits of statewide use of the ACT test. Topics include the effectiveness of assessment programs, the use of career assessment tests, and a section answering the question of whether or not the ACT test is right for your state.
Topic: ACT/SAT
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Information regarding standardized tests, especially the ACT and SAT tests. The sites offer general information about the tests, along with common myths, misuses, and the effectiveness of the tests.
The Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation site is a database of peer-reviewed articles. The articles on the SAT involve education on standardized tests, ethnic inequalities, common myths, and a variety of other information.
Fair test is a succinctly written site providing basic information about the SAT test. Additionally, there is a section with basic questions about the SAT, common myths and misuses of the test, and sections on SAT bias and how it effects minorities and bilingual students.
Research on this site is sponsored by ETS. The research covers a wide variety of topics relevant to the equity and quality of the standardized testing they provide.
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- ACT/SAT
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- Bilingual Education
- Bullies
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- Child Care/preschool
- Gifted Children
- Home Schooling
- Learning Disabilities
- Literacy/reading
- Mentoring
- Multicultural Education
- Music
- Out-of-school Time
- Parent Involvement
- Parents' Rights
- Physical Disabilities
- Preschool Curriculum
- School Psychology
- School Readiness
- School Violence
- Sensory Integration
- Special Education
- Testing
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