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In the previous article on high-stakes testing, we looked at the origins and criticisms of standardized tests. In this article, problems with test construction and guidelines for improvement will be briefly visited.
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Ross, A. (2017). High-Stakes Testing. In: Allen, G.D., Ross, A. (eds) Pedagogy and Content in Middle and High School Mathematics. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-137-7_40
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