The Predictive Validity of Selected Benchmark Assessments Used in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Title:	The Predictive Validity of Selected Benchmark Assessments Used in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Description:	This report examines the availability and quality of predictive validity data for a selection of benchmark assessments identified by state and district personnel as in use within Mid-Atlantic Region jurisdictions. The report finds that evidence is generally lacking of their predictive validity with respect to state assessment tests.
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Cover Date:	November 2007
Web Release:	November 26, 2007
Publication #:	REL 2007017
Center/Program:	REL
Associated Centers:	NCEE
Authors:	Richard S. Brown, University of Southern California; Ed Coughlin, Metiri Group
Type of Product:	Issues and Answers Report
Keywords:	Assessment
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Issues and Answers Report, please contact: Gloria Vera.