An Independent Auditing Mechanism for Testing

The need for an independent mechanism that regulates, or audits, the testing enterprise is discussed along with a critique of current mechanisms for challenging a high-stakes test or its use and the need for independent auditing of the commercial test industry. Models for an auditing mechanism are r...

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Published inEducational measurement, issues and practice Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 26
Main Author Madaus, George F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.1992
Subjects
Accountability
Commercially Prepared Materials
Elementary Secondary Education
Evaluation Methods
External Evaluation
Higher Education
Quality Assurance
Regulatory Evaluation
Test Use
Testing Programs
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Summary:The need for an independent mechanism that regulates, or audits, the testing enterprise is discussed along with a critique of current mechanisms for challenging a high-stakes test or its use and the need for independent auditing of the commercial test industry. Models for an auditing mechanism are reviewed. (SLD)
ISSN:0731-1745
DOI:10.1111/j.1745-3992.1992.tb00225.x