BASIC SKILLS ACHIEVEMENT

The following articles provide an overview of issues and topics related to improving student achievement in basic skills as measured by standardized tests:

• Covaleskie, J. (2002). Two cheers for standardized testing . International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, 6(2). Retrieved September 2002, from http://www.ucalgary.ca/~iejll/volume6/covaleskie.html
• Darling-Hammond, L. (2001) Teacher quality and student achievement.  Education Policy,8(1). Retrieved December 2001, from http://epaa.asu.edu/v8n1.html
• Feuer, M., Holland, P., Bertenthal, M., Hemphill, C. F., Green, B. (Eds.). (1998). Coming to terms: Assumptions, definitions, and goals of linkage (7-12). Equivalency and linkage of educational tests: Interim report. Washington, DC:  National Academy Press. Retrieved December 1999, from http://www.asbj.com/achievement/aa/aa1.html
• Haynes, R., & Chalker, D. (1997, May). World-class schools: What does it mean to be "world class"? And how close are U.S. schools to getting there? American School Board Journal. Retrieved July 1999, from http://www.asbj.com/achievement/aa/aa1.html
• Huitt, W., Huitt, M., Monetti, D., & Hummel, J. (2009). A systems-based synthesis of research related to improving students' academic performance. Paper presented at the 3rd International City Break Conference sponsored by the Athens Institute for Education and Research (AITNER), Athens, Greece, October 16-19. Available online at http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/papers/improving-school-achievement.pdf 
• Jones, L. (2000). National tests and education reform: Are they compatible? William H. Angoff Memorial Lecture Series. Princeton, NJ: Educational Testing Service. Retrieved July 2001, from http://www.ets.org/research/pic/jones.html
• Jurich, S., & Estes, S. (2000). Raising academic achievement: A study of 20 successful programs. Washington, DC: American Youth Policy Forum. Retrieved March 2000, from http://www.aypf.org/RAA/index.htm
• Laczko-Kerr, I., & Berliner, D. (2002). The effectiveness of Teach for America and other under-certified teachers on student academic achievement:  A case of harmful public policy. Educational Policy Analysis Archives, 10 (37). Retrieved December 2002, from  http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v10n37
• McCaslin, M., Burross, H. L., & Good, T. L. (2005). Change and continuity in student achievement from grades 3 to 5: A policy dilemma. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 13(1). Retrieved January 2005, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v13n1/
• Mehrens, W. (1999). Consequences of assessment: What is the evidence? Education Policy Analysis Archives, 6(13). Retrieved December 1999, from http://olam.ed.asu.edu/epaa/v6n13.html
• National Center for Educational Statistics. (2002). Science and engineering indicators--2002. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement. Retrieved October 2003, from http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/seind02/c0/c0s1.htm
• National Center for Educational Statistics. (2007). Mapping 2005 state proficiency standards onto the NAEP scales. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved July 2007, from  http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/studies/2007482.pdf
• Neill, M., Guisbond, L., & Schaeffer, B. with J. Madden & L. Legeros. (2004). Failing our children: How "No Child Left Behind" undermines quality and equity in education. Cambridge, MA: Fairtest: The National Center for Fair & Open Testing. Retrieved July 2004, from http://www.fairtest.org/Failing%20Our%20Children/exec%20summary%20-%20final%20color.pdf
• O'Donald, S., & Micklethwaite, C. (2000). Thematic probe: Science for the 21st century. International Review of Curriculum and Assessment Frameworks. Retrieved May 2003, from http://www.inca.org.uk/pdf/science2000.pdf
• Olson, L. (2001, January 10). Test debate: What counts as multiple? Education Week. Retrieved March 2002, from http://www.edweek.org/ew/ewstory.cfm?slug=16single.h20
• Poisson, M . (2000). Final report of the International Workshop on the Reform in the Teaching of Science and Technology at Primary and Secondary Level in Asia: Comparative References to Europe, Beijing, 2000. Geneva, International Bureau of Education. Retrieved May 2003, from http://www.ibe.unesco.org/National/China/chifinal.htm
• Reeves, D. (2000). The 90/90/90 schools: A case study (Chapter 19). Accountability in Action: A blueprint for learning organizations. Denver: Advanced Learning Press. Retrieved April 2003, from http://www.makingstandardswork.com/Downloads/AinA%20Ch19.pdf
• Stake, R. (1999). Some comments on assessment in U.S. education. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 6(14). Retrieved May 2000, from http://olam.ed.asu.edu/epaa/v6n14.html
• Tienken, C., & Wilson, M. (2001). Using state standards and tests to improve instruction. Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 7(13). Retrieved December 2001, from http://ericae.net/pare/getvn.asp?v=7&n=13
• Wenglinsky, H. (2002). How schools matter: The link between teacher classroom practices and student academic performance. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 10(12). Retrieved December 2002, from http://epaa.asu.edu/epaa/v10n12/

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