Technical Issues in Large-Scale Performance Assessment

Title:	Technical Issues in Large-Scale Performance Assessment
Description:	This report discusses methodological and technical issues in designing, using, and evaluating large-scale performance assessments. Chapters discuss validity; comparability; generalizability; setting performance standards; and fairness and equity. Authors include outside experts in the field of assessment and NCES staff.
Online Availability:	Download, view, and print the report in a pdf file. (6,735KB)
Cover Date:	May 1996
Web Release:	May 8, 1996
Print Release:	May 8, 1996
Publication #:	NCES 96802 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Phillips, Gary/ Goldstein, Arnold
Type of Product:	Technical/Methodological Report
Survey/Program Areas:	National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Keywords:	Statistical Standards and Methodology
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Technical/Methodological Report, please contact: Grady Wilburn.