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Fair Test
http://www.fairtest.org/
This is the home page for the National Center for Fair & Open Testing, an advocacy organization whose mission is focused on the abuses, misuses, and flaws related to standardized testing. There is some very interesting information related to standardized testing issues.
Fair Test: What's Wrong with Standardized Tests?
http://www.fairtest.org/facts/whatwron.htm
This is a paper from the National Center for Fair and Open Testing which discusses the problems related to the use of standardized tests.
Preparing Your Elementary Students to Take Standardized Tests
http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Assessments/Preparation/Elementary_Test_Preparation/elementary_test_preparation.html
This site was developed by the Chicago Public Schools to help children and parents prepare for taking standardized tests. There are many practical suggestions related to test-taking skills, motivation, and specific content area preparation.
Glossary of Testing and Assessment Terms
http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/re/glossary.htm
This is a nice glossary of terms related to testing, assessment, and measurement.
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