Standardized Test Analysis Assignment

You will analyze standardized tests such as the ones on the following list:

     Wide Range Achievement Test Slossen Intelligence Test (SIT-R) Key Math Diagnostic Test Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test Detroit Test of Learning Aptitude You’ll use the analysis form provided by your professor.

Standardized Test Analysis Form

•  • • •  • • • • • • • Name of Test: Publisher: Type of Test: Target Population: Subject(s) Assessed: Length of Time to Administer: Number of Forms: Clarity of Directions in the Test Manual: Ease of Administration: Validity: Reliability: Review of Literature: Comments:

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Tests in Print & Mental Measurements Yearbook The actual tests ETS test database ERIC database

Tests in Print & Mental Measurements Yearbook

Tests in Print

gives concise information about standardized tests in various fields and disciplines that are currently in print

Mental Measurements Yearbook

provides more detailed information about standardized tests; however, a test will only appear in the current volume if it has undergone a major change or revision, or is new and recent.

Website for Standardized Test Evaluation ETS.org test bank  Gives basic information about each test

ERIC Database  The ERIC database standardized tests allows you to search in scholarly and trade journals for information about  Good for “filling in the holes” after you’ve used the other sources