A comparison of average scores for "today's tests" and "ideal tests"
(Use the scale on the right to interpret scores.)
TODAY'S TESTS |
IDEAL TESTS |
|
| All items | 3.07 |
4.88 |
| Do a good job measuring learning | 3.37 |
5.19 |
| Improve learning | 2.77 |
5.03 |
| Improve teaching | 3.11 |
4.92 |
| Do a good job informing decision makers | 3 |
4.47 |
| Measure relevant skills and abilities | 3.14 |
4.96 |
310 people have taken the NTS
175 |
students |
134 |
teachers |
61 |
parents |
22 |
administrators |
37 |
educational researchers |
4 |
decision makers |
5 |
test developers |
7 |
employers |
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