Browsing W&L University Student Scholarship by Subject "Educational tests and measurements -- Evaluation"
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The GED Program & Outcomes for Disadvantaged Students
The GED certification program started as an alternative education route for war veterans. It has greatly expanded to serve individuals of all ages and backgrounds who lack a high school diploma. Over one-half million ... -
Many Children Left Behind: The Problems with the Promises of Accountability in Education
This paper begins with a brief history of accountability in education law, followed by a closer examination of accountability and its role in NCLBA. The paper then examines some key problems and concerns with the effectiveness ... -
Standardized Testing in a Non-Standardized World: The Unfairness of High-Stakes Standardized Testing and its Implications for English Language Learners in Texas
This paper aims to determine whether federally mandated standardized tests provide fair equality of opportunity for all students. To assess the effects of high-stakes testing, I researched the performance of English language ...