
This book derives from a large federally funded prog. in which a group of nat'l experts were engaged to develop an educ. assessment prog. for the state of OR. Of special interest is their attention to the demands of dealing with special populations.

The need for a comprehensive volume that reviews both the processes and issues involved in developing, administering, and validating large-scale assessment programs has never been greater. These programs are used for many purposes, including instructional program evaluation,...