Three Important Distinctions In How We Talk About Test Scores | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
From shankerblog.org - May 25, 2012 6:46 PM

"In education discussions and articles, people (myself included) often say “achievement” when referring to test scores, or “student learning” when talking about changes in those scores. These words reflect implicit judgments to some degree (e.g., that the test scores actually measure learning or achievement)."

This article explores three "common terms or phrases" that are used when talking about test scores, that are not understood. This is a guide that will help you understand how certain terms are "used or misused" in the area of standardized testing.