Educational Psychology Chapter 14 -- Weblinks

Chapter 14: Standardized Tests and Grades
Weblinks

Below you will find links for this chapter of Educational Psychology

Articles on National Education Testing

The impact of politics on schools is seen in these articles on national education testing. They are all major stories that appeared in the Washington Post.

Assessment and Accountability

Developed by the editors of The American School Board Journal, this site includes articles on the controversy over "teaching to the test" and other relevant topics.

Educational Resources Information Center ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation

This description is provided with the site: "The ERICŽ Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation seeks to provide 1) balanced information concerning educational assessment and 2) resources to encourage responsible test use."

The Office of Educational Research and Improvement, the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST)

This office is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Check out "What's New" and notice the helpful links for parents and teachers on assessments for children from kindergarten through high school.

Voluntary National Tests

The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)

This center is located in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. NCEO "provides national leadership in the identification of outcomes and indicators to monitor educational results for all students, including students with disabilities."

Improving America's Schools: A Newsletter on Issues in School Reform

This e-newsletter is funded and distributed by the U.S. Department of Education.