Promoting High Standards for Test Use: Developments in the United States

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Recent developments in the United States regarding the promotion of high standards for test use are described. Four areas are covered: the development of testing standards, qualifications to purchase and use tests, educating test users, and developments to watch (computer-based testing and performance testing). It is argued that at the same time as we are opening the way to improved testing through innovative applications of computer technology and performance assessments, there are economic forces that have the potential to undermine our basic standards. Each of the professionals in the field of testing must contribute their talent to upholding high standards to that test takers derive the benefits that come from the productive use of tests.

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