Testing and accountability in adult literacy education; focus on workplace literacy resources for program design, assessment, testing, & evaluation

Publisher: Applied Behavioral & Cognitive Sciences, Inc.

Published At: El Cajon, CA

Date Published: 1999

Distributor: Applied Behavioral & Cognitive Sciences, Inc.

Source Address: 2062 Valley View Blvd.

Source City/State/Zip: El Cajon CA 92019-2059

Phone: (619) 444-9595

Material Type: Information Analysis

Intended Audience: Policy Maker

Physical Media: Print

Physical Description: 98 p.

Subjects: Educational Assessment; Workplace Literacy; Adult Basic Education; English (Second Language)

Abstract:
This report provides information on the design and evaluation of workplace literacy programs to improve workforce readiness, and an overview of the nature, uses, and abuses of standardized tests in program evaluation and accountability. The appendix reviews eight tests used in ABE and ESL.

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