Education Policy and Testing: Testing and Research Organizations
A LibGuide by Anna Marie Guengerich and Andrew Conrad
Testing and Research Links
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ACTTest developer named for its college entrance exam: American College Test. Find test technical manuals and research reports dealing with testing issues in their Research Publications.
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AIR: American Institute for ResearchOffers a range of research and testing services, including both online and paper-based.
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CEP: Center for Educational PolicyAdvocates for public education and reports on high school exit exams, common core state standards, No Child Left Behind, state testing, and other current education issues.
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College BoardCollege preparation program involved in test design.
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CRESSTNational Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing.
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Education SectorThink tank that researches and reports on issues in education policy, including testing and assessment.
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ETS: Educational Testing ServiceTest developer known for many standardized tests such as the GRE and TOEFL. Find ETS research reports with ReSEARCHER database; most available in full text.
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Fair TestAdvocates for quality education for all who work to end the misuses and flaws of testing practices.
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Measured ProgressAn industry leader in the development of customized, K-12 student assessments for districts and states.
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NWEA: Northwest Evaluation AssociationDeveloper of computerized test Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) used by many schools to assess progress throughout the school year.