Title
Baker, Eva L., and Robert L. Linn, "Validity Issues for Accountability Systems," pp. 47-72 in Susan H. Fuhrman and Richard F. Elmore, eds., Redesigning Accountability Systems for Education. New York: Teachers College Press, 2004.
Annotation
Formulates a theory of action within which testing and accountability policies lie; sets standards for accountability systems, testing, stakes, public reporting, and evaluation; followed by an article outlining three accountability models by Linn.
Broad Topical Focus
Curriculum Policies and Policy Making, Curriculum Evaluation
Source Discipline
Curriculum
Mode of Inquiry in the Study
Evaluative Inquiry, Philosophical Inquiry-Speculative Essay
Type of Study
Single Study
Narrow Topic
Curriculum Standards and Testing, Student Assessment, Evaluation of Instruction
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