Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 43 Issue 1, December 2005
37 – 41
Selective Testy Comments About Testing, Tests and Test Items
Werner Liedtke
Tests and testing are an integral part of teaching and learning. The results from tests are used for more than making instructional decisions and adjustments. Data from tests are used to rank schools and compare achievements in school districts, as well as provinces/territories and countries. Responses on tests are used to generate and publish statements about the development of student numeracy. These are important decisions, and testing and tests are therefore also important-the testing settings, the tests and the items on the tests yield the information that is both necessary and appropriate for these types of tasks.
